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M40 SGR

2011 BMW 640

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SGR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 54,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,633 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 44,625 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,159 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,684 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,631 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 17,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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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M40 SGR is a 2011 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M40 SGR, 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 M40 SGR registered?

M40 SGR is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is M40 SGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 SGR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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