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BMW 640

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

Y6 BNCMOT history

Y6 BNC is a red diesel BMW 640 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
136,245 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 BNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 BNC was last recorded at 136,245 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 17,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,333 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,912 miles
Average per year
8,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,245 miles
  • 2025 – 118,333 miles
  • 2024 – 112,232 miles
  • 2023 – 105,494 miles
  • 2022 – 97,997 miles
  • 2021 – 84,688 miles
  • 2020 – 80,832 miles
  • 2019 – 69,887 miles
  • 2018 – 62,845 miles
  • 2017 – 52,501 miles
  • 2016 – 46,219 miles
  • 2015 – 38,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,245 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays & sills covers fitted time of test

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,245 miles (+17,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,245 miles
    Test number
    637289013157
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sills covers fitted time of test
  2. Pass118,333 miles (+502)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    266423433685
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs backing plates loose
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
  3. Fail117,831 miles (+5,599)3 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    133774539314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs backing plates loose
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
  4. Pass112,232 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    680834315325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,494 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    384847375115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,331 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    183830685033
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,997 miles (+13,309)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    415215481115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,688 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    179701798241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,832 miles (+10,945)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    204098846894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,887 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,887 miles
    Test number
    679167692216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,845 miles (+10,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    786020619786
    • 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)
  12. Pass52,501 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    992771692684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,219 miles (+7,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    888590179645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,298 miles
    Test number
    389237425113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 BNC

Does Y6 BNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 BNC is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 BNC?
The MOT on Y6 BNC is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 BNC done?
Y6 BNC was recorded at 136,245 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,926 miles a year.
Has Y6 BNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 BNC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 BNC 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 Y6 BNC find?
Y6 BNC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side; oil leak, but not excessive engine; under trays & sills covers fitted time of test.

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