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SM12 ZKF

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,497 mi
Last recorded114,497 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 109,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,711 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,722 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,356 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 ZKF is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 ZKF?

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What year was SM12 ZKF registered?

SM12 ZKF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is SM12 ZKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 ZKF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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