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P6 PYN

2011 BMW 640

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

121,195 mi
Last recorded121,195 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 PYN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 142,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn to wear indicator blocks

Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,581 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,196 miles

all tyres have slight wear on edges

engine covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake pads and discs

Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 113,891 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 113,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 98,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,625 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 45,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,507 miles

Undertrays covering most of car

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

emissions too clear not detected on test

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,342 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear no. plate is starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P6 PYN is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 P6 PYN, 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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P6 PYN is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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