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SL12 KOH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KOH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 115,143 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 115,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 5 times cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,861 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre inner sidewalls show deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad lining has come off (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,891 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,536 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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SL12 KOH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 KOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL12 KOH registered?

SL12 KOH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SL12 KOH safe to buy?

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