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L1 CXL

2017 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,398 mi
Last recorded35,398 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CXL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 35,398 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2025 33,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,587 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bad on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 29,559 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bad on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 26,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,393 miles

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

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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L1 CXL 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 75%.

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 L1 CXL, 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 L1 CXL registered?

L1 CXL is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is L1 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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