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SP62 DMZ

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,243 mi
Last recorded138,243 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,228 miles

ALL DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,883 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 106,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured in 4 places , two in previous repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,938 miles

Front tyres have slight uneven wear

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,938 miles

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

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

Front tyres have slight uneven wear

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,115 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 34,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP62 DMZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey 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 SP62 DMZ, 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 SP62 DMZ registered?

SP62 DMZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SP62 DMZ safe to buy?

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