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ESZ 6401

2011 BMW 640

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,423 mi
Last recorded143,423 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 6401
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 143,423 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 143,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,420 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 107,389 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,261 miles

Front brake pads look thin

Rear brake pads look thin

Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,707 miles

engine and under cover obscuring view of component's.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,794 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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ESZ 6401 is a 2011 BMW 640 in Grey 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 ESZ 6401, 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 ESZ 6401 registered?

ESZ 6401 is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is ESZ 6401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 6401 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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