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BMW 640

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L7 OVAMOT history

L7 OVA is a silver diesel BMW 640 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
160,765 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 OVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 OVA was last recorded at 160,765 miles on 11 May 2026, 12,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,481 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,284 miles
Average per year
12,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,765 miles
  • 2025 – 148,481 miles
  • 2024 – 134,891 miles
  • 2023 – 122,749 miles
  • 2022 – 116,291 miles
  • 2021 – 109,896 miles
  • 2020 – 89,919 miles
  • 2019 – 67,489 miles
  • 2018 – 46,416 miles
  • 2017 – 46,072 miles
  • 2016 – 34,420 miles
  • 2015 – 26,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,765 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,765 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    793218863542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,481 miles (+13,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    466929402703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,891 miles (+12,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,891 miles
    Test number
    878357945251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass122,749 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,749 miles
    Test number
    370177069613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,291 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    208382484834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,896 miles (+19,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,896 miles
    Test number
    512721412760
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,919 miles (+22,430)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    739310591655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    833276872439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,489 miles (+21,073)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    970928700321
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass46,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    580120341987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,416 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    118302248041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,072 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    892142039888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,518 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    933199155083
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass34,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    273578851736
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  15. Fail34,420 miles (+8,300)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    362530829783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  16. Pass26,120 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,120 miles
    Test number
    628605775066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    307256065080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 OVA

Does L7 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 OVA is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 OVA?
The MOT on L7 OVA is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 OVA done?
L7 OVA was recorded at 160,765 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 12,053 miles a year.
Has L7 OVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 OVA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 OVA 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 L7 OVA find?
L7 OVA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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