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YL17 WMJ

2017 BMW 640

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,208 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 65,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 43,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 43,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 20,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, 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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YL17 WMJ is a 2017 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL17 WMJ, 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 YL17 WMJ?

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What year was YL17 WMJ registered?

YL17 WMJ is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is YL17 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 WMJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 WMJ have outstanding finance?

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