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BMW 640

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

J1 RTUMOT history

J1 RTU is a grey diesel BMW 640 first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,294 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J1 RTU was last recorded at 83,294 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 3,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,230 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,064 miles
Average per year
7,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,294 miles
  • 2025 – 80,230 miles
  • 2024 – 76,313 miles
  • 2023 – 69,649 miles
  • 2022 – 54,543 miles
  • 2021 – 41,263 miles
  • 2020 – 29,248 miles
  • 2019 – 26,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,294 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension components bushes worn

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,294 miles (+3,064)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    637218420483
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components bushes worn
  2. Pass80,230 miles (+3,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    885833541270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,313 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    172202015778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,649 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    384313151650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    767928145355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,387 miles (+13,844)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    208317124279
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. Pass54,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,543 miles
    Test number
    315880699085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,543 miles (+13,280)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,543 miles
    Test number
    439555237429
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass41,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    499044204112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,263 miles (+12,015)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    987003407569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass29,248 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,248 miles
    Test number
    717529287121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    187454289802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RTU

Does J1 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RTU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J1 RTU?
The MOT on J1 RTU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RTU done?
J1 RTU was recorded at 83,294 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 7,982 miles a year.
Has J1 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RTU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J1 RTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J1 RTU find?
J1 RTU failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed; headlamp aim too low, and 2 more.

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