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M16 DXW

2011 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,475 mi
Last recorded136,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 DXW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,933 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 122,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 113,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,019 miles
Fail 1 May 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,773 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 18,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,483 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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M16 DXW 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 M16 DXW, 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 M16 DXW registered?

M16 DXW is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is M16 DXW safe to buy?

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