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VK61 XFY

2011 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,598 mi
Last recorded129,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XFY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 124,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake backing plate rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,101 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear diff rubber mounting bush split through

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,342 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,111 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,248 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 71,248 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK61 XFY is a 2011 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK61 XFY, 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 VK61 XFY registered?

VK61 XFY is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is VK61 XFY safe to buy?

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