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DS61 BMW

2011 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 BMW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,574 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 33,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2017 19,694 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,211 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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DS61 BMW is a 2011 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DS61 BMW, 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 DS61 BMW registered?

DS61 BMW is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is DS61 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 BMW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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