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A161 JSO

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 JSO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,935 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,919 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,705 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,855 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,855 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,404 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,882 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,511 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,539 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,370 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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A161 JSO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was A161 JSO registered?

A161 JSO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is A161 JSO safe to buy?

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