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RA53 WAL

2018 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 64038,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WAL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 81,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 70,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,804 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 47,785 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,486 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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RA53 WAL is a 2018 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 38,370 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 RA53 WAL, 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 8 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA53 WAL?

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What year was RA53 WAL registered?

RA53 WAL is a 2018 BMW 640, first registered on 26 February 2018.

Is RA53 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 WAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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