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J60 ALK

2014 BMW 640

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,485 mi
Last recorded110,485 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 ALK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,114 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 84,077 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,413 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 55,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 13,471 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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J60 ALK is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2014 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,359 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 J60 ALK, 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 12 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J60 ALK?

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What year was J60 ALK registered?

J60 ALK is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 22 November 2014.

Is J60 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 ALK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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