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NG17 DSY

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,090 mi
Last recorded184,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG17 DSY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,090 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING SPLITTING/ TEARING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 184,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder also has a lump (275X30X20 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING SPLITTING/ TEARING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,954 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear badly split ( regard as asap) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 88,954 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear badly split ( regard as asap) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,352 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 40,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 34,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged advise new tyre splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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NG17 DSY is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG17 DSY, 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.

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NG17 DSY is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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