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VU12 HSO

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HSO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 114,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 109,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 109,772 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 106,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 106,411 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected windscreen and offside and nearside front door glass (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 99,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,057 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,632 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,211 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2015 38,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 38,867 miles

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

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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VU12 HSO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU12 HSO, 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

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What year was VU12 HSO registered?

VU12 HSO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VU12 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 HSO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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