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V4 HGR

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,319 mi
Last recorded104,319 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 HGR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,319 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear shocker cover perished

Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,319 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear shocker cover perished

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,851 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocker covers perished

Fail 1 Apr 2025 100,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocker covers perished

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,597 miles

Offside Front Chip in windscreen area (covered in tape)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 90,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,515 miles

under trays fitted full underside of cart some components can not be seen

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,644 miles

under trays fitted some components can not be seen

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,418 miles

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,257 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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V4 HGR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V4 HGR, 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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V4 HGR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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