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SV12 XHU

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XHU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 82,595 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,554 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 58,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 40,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,142 miles

O/S/F alloy slightly buckled

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,824 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2016 24,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35ZR20Y (4.1.D.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,066 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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SV12 XHU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV12 XHU, 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 SV12 XHU?

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What year was SV12 XHU registered?

SV12 XHU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is SV12 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 XHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV12 XHU have outstanding finance?

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