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OBZ 966

2017 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 966
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 92,646 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted to under side

Fail 10 Jun 2024 84,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted to under side

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OBZ 966 is a 2017 BMW 640 in Grey with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBZ 966, 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 OBZ 966 registered?

OBZ 966 is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is OBZ 966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 966 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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