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V7 ARX

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ARX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear welding repair to wheel

Offside Rear welding repair to wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 52,949 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 52,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,138 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 47,041 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V7 ARX is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V7 ARX, 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 V7 ARX registered?

V7 ARX is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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