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A5 YLR

2015 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 64053,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YLR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,349 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 83,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock anchor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 83,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock anchor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,219 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 71,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,452 miles

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 18 Oct 2018 31,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A5 YLR 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 75%.

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 A5 YLR, 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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What year was A5 YLR registered?

A5 YLR is a 2015 BMW 640, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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