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TED 12S

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,131 mi
Last recorded64,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTED 12S
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 44,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,411 miles

slight twist in o/s/r....wipers smear...n/s/r tyre has a nail in.... rear shock gaiters

Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight twist in o/s/r....wipers smear...n/s/r tyre has a nail in.... rear shock gaiters

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 36,765 miles

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

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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TED 12S is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 42,847 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 TED 12S, 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 9 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TED 12S registered?

TED 12S is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is TED 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TED 12S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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