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W500 WAR

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 WAR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 82,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 82,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 77,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 67,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 60,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 56,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock rubber gaiters deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper shock rubber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 38,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper shock rubber gaiters deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper shock rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 30,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 21,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W500 WAR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W500 WAR, 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 W500 WAR registered?

W500 WAR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is W500 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 WAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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