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V888 OWL

2017 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,094 mi
Last recorded39,094 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 OWL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 39,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 32,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 26,637 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 26,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 20,605 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 20,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,460 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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V888 OWL is a 2017 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V888 OWL, 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.

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What year was V888 OWL registered?

V888 OWL is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is V888 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 OWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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