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81 GE

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 GE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 59,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,752 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,496 miles

Engine bay and under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine bay and under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,534 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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81 GE is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 56,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 81 GE, 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 15 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 81 GE registered?

81 GE is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is 81 GE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 GE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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