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N5 LYB

2015 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 64053,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 LYB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,189 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 117,188 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35/20 Dunlop run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,243 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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N5 LYB is a 2015 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,317 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 N5 LYB, 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 11 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N5 LYB registered?

N5 LYB is a 2015 BMW 640, first registered on 19 May 2015.

Is N5 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 LYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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