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FY08 ZZY

2013 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZZY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 139,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 69,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,076 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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FY08 ZZY is a 2013 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,465 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 FY08 ZZY, 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 13 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY08 ZZY registered?

FY08 ZZY is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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