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GU11 ZUC

2011 BMW 640

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,738 mi
Last recorded130,738 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZUC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 122,916 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 122,022 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative PRS, offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside, rear arm, slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,110 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate frame (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside, rear arm, slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,626 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,013 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,012 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted headlamp washer cover not fully retracted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,603 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GU11 ZUC is a 2011 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU11 ZUC, 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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GU11 ZUC is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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