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J20 PJE

2011 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 PJE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 81,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,373 miles

Front Centre rear view mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight tear but no cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,543 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 33,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,979 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage in zone A greater than 10mm, but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,902 miles

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

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

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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J20 PJE is a 2011 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J20 PJE, 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 J20 PJE registered?

J20 PJE is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is J20 PJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 PJE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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