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BMW 640

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L55 GSFMOT history

L55 GSF is a black diesel BMW 640 first used on 3 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,641 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GSF was last recorded at 91,641 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,628 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,641 miles
  • 2025 – 88,802 miles
  • 2024 – 85,403 miles
  • 2023 – 83,680 miles
  • 2022 – 80,929 miles
  • 2021 – 80,906 miles
  • 2020 – 76,890 miles
  • 2019 – 73,276 miles
  • 2018 – 68,807 miles
  • 2017 – 63,102 miles
  • 2016 – 60,999 miles
  • 2015 – 52,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,641 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,641 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,641 miles
    Test number
    836069361921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail91,628 miles (+2,826)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    695656427329
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,802 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    999059613717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,403 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    537180577177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    275022871424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,679 miles (+2,750)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    985473433765
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass80,929 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    301402578343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,906 miles (+4,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    698421336507
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,890 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    282430846937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass73,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    401373719164
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  11. Fail73,276 miles (+4,469)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    587655458676
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass68,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    188477446283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  13. Fail68,807 miles (+5,705)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    397347146305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  14. Pass63,102 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    750616394690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,999 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    717989562907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    839394035152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GSF

Does L55 GSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GSF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GSF?
The MOT on L55 GSF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GSF done?
L55 GSF was recorded at 91,641 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has L55 GSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GSF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 GSF 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 L55 GSF find?
L55 GSF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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