MOT Status
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145,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Number plate light reduced output
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Number plate light reduced output
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine bay/under body covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine bay/under body covers fitted
Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blades on limit of effectiveness
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blades on limit of effectiveness
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 640?
Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A161 JSO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 A161 JSO, 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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A161 JSO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 7 March 2012.
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