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FIL 653

2018 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,174 mi
Last recorded52,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 64038,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 653
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,908 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 11 Jun 2025 50,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 89,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,041 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 45,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,591 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp loose.[bumper damage]

Fail 25 Mar 2022 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp loose.[bumper damage]

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,427 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,901 miles

3 mm of tread left on offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

found fuel cap not locked on . have refitted cap

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FIL 653 is a 2018 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIL 653, 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

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What year was FIL 653 registered?

FIL 653 is a 2018 BMW 640, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is FIL 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 653 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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