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B3 RTU

2014 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RTU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,943 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only Just Meets MOT Criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,799 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured X2 Cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only Just Meets MOT Criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 79,092 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Just meets MOT criteria (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Just meets MOT criteria (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 59,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect and slightly distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel has been welded, appears to be of an adequate repair

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel has been welded, appears to be of an adequate repair

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 34,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely worn on inner edge 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge 245/45R18 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (within treads)245/45/18 96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Within treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge (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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B3 RTU is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,359 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 B3 RTU, 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 12 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 RTU is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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