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VA12 BRX

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,820 mi
Last recorded107,820 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BRX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,379 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 99,290 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,226 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,095 miles

Covers fittd to rear springs, unable to inspect rear springs fully

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,571 miles

Front chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 15 Jul 2019 74,560 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,518 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,410 miles

RDC warning light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,969 miles

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

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

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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VA12 BRX is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA12 BRX, 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 VA12 BRX?

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What year was VA12 BRX registered?

VA12 BRX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is VA12 BRX safe to buy?

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