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F4 JLM

1996 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 JLM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,799 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 69,799 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 57,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 57,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,174 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 113,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,596 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,294 miles

rear silencer deteriating and blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 110,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 110,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 109,609 miles

moderate wear n/s steering idler

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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F4 JLM is a 1996 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F4 JLM, 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 30 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 F4 JLM registered?

F4 JLM is a 1996 BMW 640, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is F4 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 JLM shows 36 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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