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OV17 GVU

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,391 mi
Last recorded76,391 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 GVU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,391 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,726 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,982 miles

Front shock absorber dust cover torn (both)

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective bush torn

Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,944 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 14 Jun 2023 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2021 43,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,027 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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OV17 GVU 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 77.8%.

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 OV17 GVU, 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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What year was OV17 GVU registered?

OV17 GVU is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is OV17 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV17 GVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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