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G5 TVT

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,330 mi
Last recorded142,330 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TVT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 142,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting quiet bad (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,674 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 130,057 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,876 miles

diesel emissions warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

diesel emissions warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,510 miles

DPF warning light on

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

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 105,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

DPF warning light on

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

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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G5 TVT is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 42,847 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 G5 TVT, 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 9 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G5 TVT registered?

G5 TVT is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is G5 TVT safe to buy?

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