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JO08 ARA

2015 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,572 mi
Last recorded56,572 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 64053,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO08 ARA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,626 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 39,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,060 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 32,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,507 miles

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

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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JO08 ARA is a 2015 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,317 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 JO08 ARA, 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 11 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO08 ARA registered?

JO08 ARA is a 2015 BMW 640, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is JO08 ARA safe to buy?

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