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JC03 TAY

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC03 TAY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,948 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 148,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,653 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 99,687 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,867 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 115,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 110,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 108,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,091 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2016 108,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 96,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,550 miles

offside front shock absorber weeping oil

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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JC03 TAY is a 2013 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JC03 TAY, 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 13 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JC03 TAY registered?

JC03 TAY is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is JC03 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC03 TAY shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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