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SM56 BMW

2014 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 64056,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BMW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2026 57,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,954 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 55,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 54,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,128 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 53,128 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,429 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,556 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 19,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 20,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,377 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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SM56 BMW is a 2014 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM56 BMW, 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 SM56 BMW registered?

SM56 BMW is a 2014 BMW 640, first registered on 1 October 2014.

Is SM56 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 BMW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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