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WR08 COW

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 COW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,676 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 92,830 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2024 88,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 84,978 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 81,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,391 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,369 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,910 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 60,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,839 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 45,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,222 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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WR08 COW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR08 COW, 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 WR08 COW registered?

WR08 COW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is WR08 COW safe to buy?

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