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HG12 GWM

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GWM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 159,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 156,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 156,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 151,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2019 97,343 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 83,105 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 69,833 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad bonding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad bonding (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,161 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 72,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,351 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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HG12 GWM is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG12 GWM, 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 HG12 GWM registered?

HG12 GWM is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HG12 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 GWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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