2012 BMW 640 3.0L Diesel · PA11 LAJ
2012 BMW 640 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 90,408 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 640
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PA11 LAJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 90,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PA11 LAJ Mileage History
- 15/06/201515,475 mi
- 16/06/201515,475 mi
- 10/06/201619,317 mi+3,842 mi
- 30/06/201735,828 mi+16,511 mi
- 26/06/201857,523 mi+21,695 mi
- 26/06/201857,523 mi
- 01/07/201965,461 mi+7,938 mi
- 02/07/201965,461 mi
- 05/01/202169,668 mi+4,207 mi
- 05/01/202169,668 mi
- 19/01/202273,440 mi+3,772 mi
- 22/01/202273,440 mi
- 04/04/202377,509 mi+4,069 mi
- 21/04/202377,250 mi-259 mi
- 05/11/202485,211 mi+7,961 mi
- 05/11/202485,211 mi
- 29/10/202590,408 mi+5,197 mi
Average of roughly 7,223 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PA11 LAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 640 (PA11 LAJ) between June 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
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