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W111 OCS

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 OCS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 115,826 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 106,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 80,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 66,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 45,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in tread area

Pass 30 May 2018 25,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,272 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 24,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,382 miles

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,382 miles

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

offside front jacking block missing

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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W111 OCS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver 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 W111 OCS, 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 W111 OCS registered?

W111 OCS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is W111 OCS safe to buy?

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