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L5 AWD

2014 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AWD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 48,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 45,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,959 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 34,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,250 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,250 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative obvious leak from offside front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 21,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged but can still be read (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 13,985 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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L5 AWD is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L5 AWD, 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 L5 AWD registered?

L5 AWD is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 28 January 2014.

Is L5 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 AWD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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