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A17 PVM

2018 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,355 mi
Last recorded48,355 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 64038,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PVM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,319 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 26,315 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 17,611 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 17,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 11,783 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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A17 PVM is a 2018 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 38,370 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 A17 PVM, 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 8 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 A17 PVM?

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What year was A17 PVM registered?

A17 PVM is a 2018 BMW 640, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is A17 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PVM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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