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406 PRB

2015 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 64053,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 PRB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels to inspect inner pads for wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753020runflat 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner light cluster lens broken

Fail 30 Jul 2025 41,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels to inspect inner pads for wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753020runflat 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner light cluster lens broken

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,265 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (275/30r20 run flat)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,228 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (275/30r20 run flat)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 36,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (275/30r20 run flat)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,101 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 28,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,751 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 17,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2453520 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2753020 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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406 PRB is a 2015 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,317 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 406 PRB, 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 11 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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406 PRB is a 2015 BMW 640, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is 406 PRB safe to buy?

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