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R200 VEL

2014 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,008 mi
Last recorded78,008 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 VEL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner side wall has a cut. 275/30r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner side wall has a cut. 275/30r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 69,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2022 65,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,676 miles

can not pick up emissions

Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,676 miles

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

can not pick up emissions

Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 57,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,701 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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R200 VEL is a 2014 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R200 VEL, 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 R200 VEL registered?

R200 VEL is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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