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VA13 BKD

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 BKD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Tyres 1.8mm, Replace ASAP, 275 30 20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,159 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 89,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,962 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 78,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,194 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 49,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,968 miles

large screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2017 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

large screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,826 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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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VA13 BKD is a 2013 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA13 BKD, 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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VA13 BKD is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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