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M6 BDU

2011 BMW 640

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BDU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,244 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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M6 BDU is a 2011 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M6 BDU, 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

How do I check the history of M6 BDU?

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What year was M6 BDU registered?

M6 BDU is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is M6 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 BDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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