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R5 UMU

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 UMU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 124,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @30KG (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @10KG (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @20KG (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @30KG (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 115,281 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS@50KG, OS@30KG (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS@10KG, OS@40KG (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,880 miles

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

Nearside Lower Under tray missing, fuel filter exposed.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 71,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-30-20y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-35-20w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-20w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 14 Dec 2019 60,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 19,283 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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R5 UMU is a 2013 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,465 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 R5 UMU, 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 13 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R5 UMU registered?

R5 UMU is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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