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2012 BMW 640d MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 640d models manufactured in 2012, based on 30 real MOT test results.

96.7%
Pass Rate
3.3%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
21,996
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 BMW 640d MOT Analysis

The 2012 BMW 640d has an MOT pass rate of 96.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,996 miles on the odometer. With a 3.3% failure rate, the 2012 640d is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 BMW 640d is Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems, responsible for 3.3% of failures. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per belt.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall 640d page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems3.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,996 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Seat Belts1.52% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Seat Belts1.523.3%1

Mileage Statistics

21,996
Mean
21,328
Median
12,716
25th Percentile
29,275
75th Percentile
1.50% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 BMW 640d has an MOT pass rate of 96.7% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,996 miles on the odometer. With a 3.3% failure rate, the 2012 640d is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 BMW 640d, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard. With relatively low average mileage of 21,996 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems — 3.3% of failures

Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2012 BMW 640d models. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per belt. Pre-MOT check: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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