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SO12 DCZ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 DCZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,623 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,621 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,281 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 65,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,106 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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SO12 DCZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO12 DCZ, 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

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What year was SO12 DCZ registered?

SO12 DCZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SO12 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 DCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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