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W6 SPO

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,612 mi
Last recorded66,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SPO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 14 Mar 2022 61,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack/low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,516 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 40,938 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 37,173 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 32,658 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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W6 SPO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W6 SPO, 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 W6 SPO registered?

W6 SPO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is W6 SPO safe to buy?

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