BMW 640
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
L31 ADEMOT history
L31 ADE is a white diesel BMW 640 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,486 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 ADE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 640
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 ADE was last recorded at 91,486 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,458 miles · 19 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 6,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,486 miles
- 2025 – 91,458 miles
- 2024 – 89,882 miles
- 2022 – 86,290 miles
- 2021 – 82,249 miles
- 2019 – 73,021 miles
- 2018 – 64,178 miles
- 2017 – 54,727 miles
- 2016 – 40,442 miles
- 2015 – 25,931 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,486 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,486 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,486 miles
- Test number
- 202304270592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,458 miles (+1,576)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,458 miles
- Test number
- 674261083852
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. 245/40r19 R/F Dot 35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. Dot 50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge 275/35r19 Dot 01/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,882 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 89,882 miles
- Test number
- 222245195899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,290 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,290 miles
- Test number
- 943620463517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,249 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 82,249 miles
- Test number
- 899425688627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,236 miles (+9,215)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,236 miles
- Test number
- 878310772746
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge. 245/40r19 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,021 miles (+8,843)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,021 miles
- Test number
- 346383930469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,178 miles (+9,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,178 miles
- Test number
- 989667407536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tension arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tension arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass54,727 miles (+14,285)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 54,727 miles
- Test number
- 297165728393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,442 miles (+14,511)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 40,442 miles
- Test number
- 546545561579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,931 miles
- Test number
- 457046075091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 ADE
- Does L31 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ADE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 ADE?
- The MOT on L31 ADE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 ADE done?
- L31 ADE was recorded at 91,486 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
- Has L31 ADE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 ADE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 ADE 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 L31 ADE find?
- L31 ADE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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