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173 DSM

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 DSM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 63,538 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Of Tyre Worn Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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173 DSM is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 42,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 173 DSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 173 DSM?

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What year was 173 DSM registered?

173 DSM is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is 173 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173 DSM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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