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WN61 YVW

2011 BMW 640

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 YVW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,769 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,844 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 75,066 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Fail 10 Oct 2021 75,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted unable to see some components under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,740 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,293 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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WN61 YVW is a 2011 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN61 YVW, 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 WN61 YVW registered?

WN61 YVW is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is WN61 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 YVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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