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S11 XBT

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 XBT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,426 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,105 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both rear wheels ()

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both rear wheels ()

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,974 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,279 miles

Nearside Rear on legal limit advise to change

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 33,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,087 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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S11 XBT is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 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 S11 XBT, 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 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S11 XBT registered?

S11 XBT is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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