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CS11 ART

2011 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS11 ART
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,189 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,490 miles

Nearside Front puncture repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL HAS BULGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 3 TO 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,109 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,787 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,780 miles

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

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

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,574 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2020 78,657 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,274 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

interior rear view mirror not fitted at the time of the test

rear offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,273 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

interior rear view mirror not fitted at the time of the test

rear offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,508 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CS11 ART is a 2011 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CS11 ART, 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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What year was CS11 ART registered?

CS11 ART is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is CS11 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS11 ART shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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