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JW10 JAB

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW10 JAB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 126,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 115,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 115,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,196 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 104,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both fronts ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (both rears ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both fronts ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (both rears ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,310 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 87,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,340 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,898 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front and rear pads 70% worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,455 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 21,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,375 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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JW10 JAB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 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 JW10 JAB, 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 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JW10 JAB registered?

JW10 JAB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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