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JE52 SON

2009 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE52 SON
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 111,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 103,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 106,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 94,484 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 102,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,127 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,127 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,697 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,697 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2018 79,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Offside and nearside rear tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,128 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 45,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 45,250 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,642 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

slight damage an a cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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JE52 SON is a 2009 BMW 640 in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 JE52 SON, 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 17 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JE52 SON is a 2009 BMW 640, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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