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J50 SBL

2014 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,981 mi
Last recorded43,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SBL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,910 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 37,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2024 37,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 37,336 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer pump weak

Fail 1 Feb 2023 35,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer pump weak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,149 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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J50 SBL is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J50 SBL, 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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What year was J50 SBL registered?

J50 SBL is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is J50 SBL safe to buy?

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