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GH51 DES

2017 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH51 DES
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,440 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 65,437 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,334 miles

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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GH51 DES is a 2017 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GH51 DES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GH51 DES?

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What year was GH51 DES registered?

GH51 DES is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is GH51 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH51 DES shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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