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B6 KVB

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,439 mi
Last recorded94,439 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 KVB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,439 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 94,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,261 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,582 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,152 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

No damping effect n/s/r shocker

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 34,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,739 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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B6 KVB is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 B6 KVB, 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 B6 KVB registered?

B6 KVB is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is B6 KVB safe to buy?

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