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SM52 BMW

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,688 mi
Last recorded148,688 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BMW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 126,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 108,064 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,853 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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SM52 BMW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue 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 SM52 BMW, 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 SM52 BMW?

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What year was SM52 BMW registered?

SM52 BMW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is SM52 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 BMW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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