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YD17 EKW

2017 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,296 mi
Last recorded81,296 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 EKW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,296 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,449 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 25,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 25,457 miles

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

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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YD17 EKW is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD17 EKW, 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 YD17 EKW registered?

YD17 EKW is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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