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CD55 SSS

2011 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,387 mi
Last recorded101,387 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD55 SSS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,387 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 90,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,486 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,464 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,498 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has 2 lumps on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front washer jet weak, but still provides sufficient screen wash to clear screen

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,747 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 35,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,145 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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CD55 SSS is a 2011 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CD55 SSS, 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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CD55 SSS is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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