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N31 ALE

2020 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,202 mi
Last recorded60,202 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 ALE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,202 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2026 23,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 17,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 17,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 17,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 14,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 14,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 14,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,552 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,583 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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N31 ALE is a 2020 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N31 ALE, 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 6 years old, this BMW 640 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N31 ALE registered?

N31 ALE is a 2020 BMW 640, first registered on 18 December 2020.

Is N31 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 ALE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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