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LR08 BYE

2014 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,539 mi
Last recorded102,539 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BYE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 102,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrush rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 61,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 61,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 49,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 49,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 42,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 42,292 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 31,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 29,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LR08 BYE is a 2014 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR08 BYE, 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 LR08 BYE registered?

LR08 BYE is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is LR08 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BYE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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