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E23 BBY

2014 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 BBY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,088 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 77,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/R20, multiple cuts on inner sidewall, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/R20, both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/R20, 2mm tread, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,915 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,426 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low @ 3mm & nail in

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted in brake pad

offside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre low @ 3mm & nail in

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

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted in brake pad

Offside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,014 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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E23 BBY is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E23 BBY, 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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E23 BBY is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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