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SJ15 EDU

2015 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 64053,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 EDU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 136,315 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 124,337 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 124,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 112,267 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,134 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 70,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt frayed causing seat belt not to retract correctly. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SJ15 EDU is a 2015 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 53,317 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 SJ15 EDU, 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 11 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ15 EDU registered?

SJ15 EDU is a 2015 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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