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G8 OJA

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OJA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 89,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 81,602 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 75,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 75,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,324 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 71,371 miles

Diff Mount Slightly Defective

Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 69,354 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 69,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,737 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,274 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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G8 OJA is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G8 OJA, 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 G8 OJA registered?

G8 OJA is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is G8 OJA safe to buy?

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