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L888 SJP

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,999 mi
Last recorded139,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 SJP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 139,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 139,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing near the legal limit (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,984 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 81,863 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,208 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 74,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,807 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,016 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,994 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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L888 SJP is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L888 SJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L888 SJP registered?

L888 SJP is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is L888 SJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 SJP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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