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BGZ 1489

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,185 mi
Last recorded150,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1489
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 150,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,037 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,431 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.mm possibly lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner surface 1.6 - 2.mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald surface and inner steel cords poking through outer casing 2 - 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.mm possibly lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,002 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 74,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 30 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,531 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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BGZ 1489 is a 2013 BMW 640 in Black with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,465 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 BGZ 1489, 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 13 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGZ 1489 registered?

BGZ 1489 is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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