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SM12 XRK

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XRK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 114,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 94,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 94,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 86,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,279 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,781 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 32,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,042 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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SM12 XRK is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM12 XRK, 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 SM12 XRK registered?

SM12 XRK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is SM12 XRK safe to buy?

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