2014 BMW 640 3.0L Diesel · LL14 KTJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026, but the recent history reveals a concerning trend of deferred preventative maintenance. While the most recent test at 78,096 miles cleared the car, it occurred just three days after a failure involving multiple suspension and tyre defects. The presence of a fractured nearside rear coil spring and significant corrosion on the offside rear spring indicates that the owner ignored clear signs of mechanical fatigue until they reached a point of legal non-compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 20,000 miles between July 2024 at 56,077 miles and March 2026 at 78,096 miles. This sudden increase in usage after a period of lower mileage likely explains the rapid degradation of the rubber-based components and tyres, as evidenced by the multiple failures regarding uneven uneven wear and perished sidewalls recorded in the 2026 test. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension geometry and alignment, as the 2026 record specifically flagged inside edge wear on both front tyres and a distorted road wheel noted in 2023. This suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Furthermore, the reported corrosion on the rear coil springs requires a physical inspection to ensure rust has not spread to the mounting points or structural components. The history of allowing tyres to reach the legal limit suggests a previous owner only performs necessary maintenance when forced by an MOT failure.