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SB05 DEL

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DEL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 79,802 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,443 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF front arm front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 53,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,598 miles

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

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

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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SB05 DEL is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB05 DEL, 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

How do I check the history of SB05 DEL?

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What year was SB05 DEL registered?

SB05 DEL is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is SB05 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 DEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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