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W444 LOW

2012 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 LOW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 83,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,419 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,992 miles

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,553 miles

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,785 miles

all brake discs pitted due to lack of use recommend give vehicle good run!!!

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,753 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,254 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 60,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,374 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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W444 LOW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W444 LOW, 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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W444 LOW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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