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G16 ESV

2011 BMW 640

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ESV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 54,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 20,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G16 ESV is a 2011 BMW 640 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G16 ESV, 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 G16 ESV registered?

G16 ESV is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is G16 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 ESV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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