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P888 CYC

2011 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,539 mi
Last recorded127,539 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 CYC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,473 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,960 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 103,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,470 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 84,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,632 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,740 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,740 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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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P888 CYC is a 2011 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P888 CYC, 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 P888 CYC registered?

P888 CYC is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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