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SK62 OXE

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 OXE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 122,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 117,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner sidewall

Fail 28 May 2025 117,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner sidewall

Pass 9 May 2024 111,637 miles

os front height adjuster broken

Pass 5 May 2023 105,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,575 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,672 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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SK62 OXE 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 71.4%.

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 SK62 OXE, 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 SK62 OXE registered?

SK62 OXE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is SK62 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 OXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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