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L31 ADE

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 ADE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,486 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 91,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. 245/40r19 R/F Dot 35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. Dot 50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge 275/35r19 Dot 01/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge. 245/40r19 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,931 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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L31 ADE is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L31 ADE, 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 L31 ADE registered?

L31 ADE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is L31 ADE safe to buy?

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