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SM13 HJY

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,163 mi
Last recorded162,163 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 HJY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 162,163 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 162,159 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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 150,070 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 118,432 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,429 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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SM13 HJY 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 SM13 HJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM13 HJY registered?

SM13 HJY is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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