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SO61 OSU

2011 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 OSU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,483 miles

nsr wheel inner rim welded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf brake back plate loose

Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf brake back plate loose

Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 64,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 61,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,862 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 57,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,715 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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SO61 OSU is a 2011 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO61 OSU, 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 SO61 OSU registered?

SO61 OSU is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SO61 OSU safe to buy?

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