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L2 SAO

2017 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,639 mi
Last recorded45,639 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 SAO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 38,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 30,727 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 24,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 21,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front under tray to offside inner wheel arch plastics damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 21,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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L2 SAO is a 2017 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L2 SAO, 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 L2 SAO?

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What year was L2 SAO registered?

L2 SAO is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is L2 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 SAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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