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VN13 NBD

2013 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 NBD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,792 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 34,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 30,429 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 30,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 25,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,905 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 19,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN13 NBD is a 2013 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN13 NBD, 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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What year was VN13 NBD registered?

VN13 NBD is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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