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8 LXL

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LXL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 124,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip upper edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,957 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting slightly on diff end. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,790 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 87,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020

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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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8 LXL is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 LXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 LXL?

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What year was 8 LXL registered?

8 LXL is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is 8 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 LXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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