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W4 DGB

2012 BMW 640

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DGB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,551 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,401 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,364 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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W4 DGB is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W4 DGB, 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 W4 DGB registered?

W4 DGB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is W4 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 DGB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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