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2012 BMW 640D M Sport Auto 3.0L Heavy oil · LA12 AAJ

LA12 AAJ

2012 BMW 640D M Sport Auto (3.0L, heavy oil). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 165,639 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 640D M SPORT AUTO
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Mar 2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
165,639 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 3.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Mar 2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2012
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT test in March 2023 at 165,639 miles. This test passed with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. This follows a period of inconsistency in 2020 and 2022, but the current trend suggests the previous owner successfully addressed prior issues to achieve a clean-sheet result. At 165,639 miles over fourteen years, the car has averaged approximately 11,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical annual usage for a premium grand tourer. The mileage progression shows consistent usage patterns, with a 15,600-mile interval between December 2020 and April 2022, and a 7,500-mile gap between April 2022 and March 2023. However, the MOT is now over three years out of date, meaning the current state of the mechanical and safety components remains unverified by the official DVSA record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most common to high-mileage BMWs, specifically the suspension bushings, control arms, and coil springs. While the 2023 test was clean, the elapsed time since the last check increases the likelihood of seized calipers or corrosion on brake discs and lines. Given the high mileage, a thorough check for fluid leaks and the perished rubber components is essential, as these elements often degrade rapidly after the 150,000-mile mark.
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LA12 AAJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2023
  • 165,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LA12 AAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:28
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 640D M Sport Auto (LA12 AAJ) between January 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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LA12 AAJ Mileage History

  1. 26/01/2022157,636 mi
  2. 04/04/2022158,050 mi+414 mi
  3. 05/03/2023165,639 mi+7,589 mi

Average of roughly 7,259 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
3 dangerous defects found recently
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Outstanding recall notice
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