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VX12 AOZ

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,300 mi
Last recorded127,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AOZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 127,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 98,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 93,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 89,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,403 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,402 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing and broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 50,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 27,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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VX12 AOZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX12 AOZ, 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 VX12 AOZ registered?

VX12 AOZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VX12 AOZ safe to buy?

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