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W14 DRB

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,555 mi
Last recorded90,555 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 DRB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 72,898 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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,202 miles

Rear rear tyres just starting to wear (3.5mm), not to cords during test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passenger side, contained within 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,722 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,428 miles

Front tyres cracking through tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,599 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 22,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,951 miles

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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W14 DRB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W14 DRB, 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 W14 DRB registered?

W14 DRB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is W14 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W14 DRB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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