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OU11 LFV

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 LFV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 103,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 100,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre... Leaking ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre... Leaking ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 81,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,611 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,786 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,565 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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OU11 LFV is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU11 LFV, 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 OU11 LFV registered?

OU11 LFV is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 30 August 2011.

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