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R11 COV

2018 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,239 mi
Last recorded42,239 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 64038,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 COV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,775 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 51,032 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,059 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2024 30,059 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 13,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,442 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2023 21,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk - 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 12,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,272 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,611 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 14,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 7,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 7,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 7,077 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 6,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 6,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 6,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 6,332 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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R11 COV is a 2018 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 38,370 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 R11 COV, 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 8 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R11 COV registered?

R11 COV is a 2018 BMW 640, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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