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A15 BFH

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

56,995 mi
Last recorded56,995 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BFH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 48,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 102,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,703 miles

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 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 116,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 35,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing bad inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,572 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,328 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 50,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,861 miles

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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A15 BFH is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 A15 BFH, 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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What year was A15 BFH registered?

A15 BFH is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is A15 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BFH shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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