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RA61 MLF

2011 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 MLF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 70,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (Both Tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 48,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 19,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,380 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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RA61 MLF is a 2011 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA61 MLF, 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 RA61 MLF registered?

RA61 MLF is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is RA61 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA61 MLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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