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C16 RKC

2011 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,833 mi
Last recorded155,833 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RKC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 154,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 137,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged damage inner Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 130,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 123,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 113,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.37mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,920 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 103,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,159 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 12 Sep 2018 87,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,781 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 6 Oct 2015 51,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,522 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C16 RKC is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C16 RKC, 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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C16 RKC is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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