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VN12 PLV

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 PLV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 137,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 135,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated No pressure totally flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally flat and worn on Inner edge. 275/35RF19. Falken. Runflat extra load. 100y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,950 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 91,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake mud shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,959 miles

Offside Front Jacking point block insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. 245/40R19. 94V Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,793 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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VN12 PLV is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 PLV, 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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What year was VN12 PLV registered?

VN12 PLV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is VN12 PLV safe to buy?

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