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ST12 VEH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VEH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 126,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,998 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,131 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 29,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,234 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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ST12 VEH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black 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 ST12 VEH, 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 ST12 VEH registered?

ST12 VEH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is ST12 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 VEH 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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