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VFZ 8541

2013 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,293 mi
Last recorded120,293 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 8541
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 120,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 120,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 16 May 2024 90,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 90,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,120 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,118 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,541 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,774 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to outer tyre wall.

Pass 8 May 2017 27,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,545 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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VFZ 8541 is a 2013 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFZ 8541, 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 VFZ 8541 registered?

VFZ 8541 is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is VFZ 8541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 8541 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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