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VN61 FDY

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,791 mi
Last recorded31,791 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FDY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 31,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 29,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 28,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 23,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 23,544 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 22,633 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 21,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,611 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 16,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 14,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,792 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 10,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VN61 FDY is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN61 FDY, 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 VN61 FDY registered?

VN61 FDY is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is VN61 FDY safe to buy?

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