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SM13 YKJ

2013 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,950 mi
Last recorded66,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 66,950 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,006 miles

Undertrays fitted - preventing full inspection of underbody

Fail 11 Jul 2024 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread depth below 1.6mm + Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted - preventing full inspection of underbody

Pass 12 Nov 2022 56,283 miles

Central Rear Upper vehicle under shield blocking the view of some testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,046 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,253 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 23,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 22,737 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 22,726 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,084 miles

engine and under trya covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle 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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SM13 YKJ is a 2013 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKJ, 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 SM13 YKJ registered?

SM13 YKJ is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is SM13 YKJ safe to buy?

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