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WV12 VZE

2012 BMW 640

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VZE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 90,794 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,330 miles

o/s front headlamp cleaning not returning correctly but still works

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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WV12 VZE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WV12 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 VZE registered?

WV12 VZE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WV12 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 VZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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