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L2 JAY

2014 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JAY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,688 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,858 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,125 miles

Nearside headlamp partially insecure

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 44,125 miles

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

Nearside headlamp partially insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,075 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 38,075 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,345 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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L2 JAY is a 2014 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L2 JAY, 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

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What year was L2 JAY registered?

L2 JAY is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is L2 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 JAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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