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L9 EFM

2017 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 EFM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 39,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,070 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 32,070 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 21,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 16,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 16,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also has 2x Bulges on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also has 3x Bulges on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also has bulge on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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L9 EFM is a 2017 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L9 EFM, 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

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What year was L9 EFM registered?

L9 EFM is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is L9 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 EFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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