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BMW 640

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

S17 BBLMOT history

S17 BBL is a grey diesel BMW 640 first used on 29 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 BBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 BBL was last recorded at 96,565 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 8,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,357 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,208 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,565 miles
  • 2024 – 88,357 miles
  • 2023 – 85,432 miles
  • 2022 – 81,982 miles
  • 2021 – 72,264 miles
  • 2020 – 65,945 miles
  • 2019 – 57,699 miles
  • 2018 – 45,953 miles
  • 2017 – 35,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm/shocker bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,565 miles (+8,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    541534148489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm/shocker bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,357 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    415510454005
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner edged. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass85,432 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    112262126876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,429 miles (+3,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    699933317684
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass81,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    407285445010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,982 miles (+9,718)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    178391476952
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass72,264 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    267797791100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,945 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    576785123819
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,945 miles (+8,246)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    880989503516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,699 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    629413353208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail57,691 miles (+11,738)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    101700317879
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass45,953 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    442650241712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,532 miles
    Test number
    884190581015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S17 BBL

Does S17 BBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 BBL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 BBL?
The MOT on S17 BBL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 BBL done?
S17 BBL was recorded at 96,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has S17 BBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 BBL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S17 BBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S17 BBL find?
S17 BBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm/shocker bottom bush.

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