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WF12 GBE

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GBE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,458 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,397 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,635 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 27,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,755 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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WF12 GBE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF12 GBE, 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 WF12 GBE registered?

WF12 GBE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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