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GJ61 ZZU

2011 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,781 mi
Last recorded29,781 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ZZU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 29,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 29,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 28,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 27,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,268 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 26,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 13,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GJ61 ZZU is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ61 ZZU, 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 GJ61 ZZU registered?

GJ61 ZZU is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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