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C17 LEV

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LEV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,205 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,582 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,689 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 19,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from rear axel

Pass 25 Nov 2015 15,457 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 15,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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C17 LEV is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C17 LEV, 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 C17 LEV registered?

C17 LEV is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is C17 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 LEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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