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L15 SGA

2011 BMW 640

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 SGA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 119,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,733 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,484 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,484 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 105,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,558 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

Zero emission levels

Fail 4 Jul 2017 132,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

Zero emission levels

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,149 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,086 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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L15 SGA is a 2011 BMW 640 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel 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 L15 SGA, 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 L15 SGA registered?

L15 SGA is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is L15 SGA safe to buy?

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