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BU60 LAU

2011 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,790 mi
Last recorded199,790 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 LAU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 199,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 191,011 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 102,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,012 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 98,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,101 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,893 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,290 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,082 miles

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Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,181 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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BU60 LAU is a 2011 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU60 LAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU60 LAU registered?

BU60 LAU is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is BU60 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU60 LAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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