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WG12 WBU

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WBU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 101,257 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,901 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,178 miles

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)

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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WG12 WBU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG12 WBU, 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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WG12 WBU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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