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BMW 640

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LC12 GLJMOT history

LC12 GLJ is a grey diesel BMW 640 first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,661 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 GLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 GLJ was last recorded at 128,661 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,937 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,724 miles
Average per year
9,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,661 miles
  • 2025 – 118,937 miles
  • 2024 – 112,091 miles
  • 2023 – 102,312 miles
  • 2022 – 91,017 miles
  • 2020 – 79,199 miles
  • 2019 – 63,005 miles
  • 2018 – 50,629 miles
  • 2017 – 41,541 miles
  • 2016 – 33,613 miles
  • 2015 – 24,570 miles
  • 2014 – 16,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,661 miles (+9,724)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    516746215023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass118,937 miles (+6,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    985555070125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass112,091 miles (+9,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,091 miles
    Test number
    708753672951
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, heavily worn have just met pass criteria. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, brake reaction arm bush's have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,312 miles (+11,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,312 miles
    Test number
    863648601501
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,017 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,017 miles
    Test number
    345064213347
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail90,996 miles (+11,797)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    477368891690
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,199 miles (+16,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    912001451450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,005 miles (+12,376)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    264545615620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,629 miles (+9,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    661399867142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass41,541 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    967204318617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,613 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    653538899422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,570 miles (+8,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    239484905462
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass16,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,400 miles
    Test number
    778111084104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 GLJ

Does LC12 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 GLJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 GLJ?
The MOT on LC12 GLJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 GLJ done?
LC12 GLJ was recorded at 128,661 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,596 miles a year.
Has LC12 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 GLJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC12 GLJ 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 LC12 GLJ find?
LC12 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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