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BMW 640

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

LR08 BYEMOT history

LR08 BYE is a silver diesel BMW 640 first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 102,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
102,539 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYE was last recorded at 102,539 miles on 3 May 2025, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,656 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
8,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,539 miles
  • 2024 – 101,656 miles
  • 2023 – 88,067 miles
  • 2022 – 73,987 miles
  • 2021 – 61,476 miles
  • 2020 – 49,386 miles
  • 2018 – 42,293 miles
  • 2017 – 31,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,539 miles (+883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    588107320565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,656 miles (+13,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    265838569747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    199635737710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail88,067 miles (+14,080)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    230714300088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,987 miles (+12,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    298599592956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    391465677198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail61,476 miles (+12,090)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    418125235889
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    953338483888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,386 miles (+7,093)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    644975071359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass42,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    498247942968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,292 miles (+11,263)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    833060854681
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass31,029 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    469562293794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,791 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    519793087098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 BYE

Does LR08 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BYE expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYE?
The MOT on LR08 BYE expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BYE done?
LR08 BYE was recorded at 102,539 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 8,902 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYE has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYE 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 LR08 BYE find?
LR08 BYE passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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