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YA13 UBO

2013 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,551 mi
Last recorded103,551 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 UBO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 103,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 97,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2025 97,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 83,277 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 3 May 2023 83,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre close to outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 17 May 2022 74,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp and both side dust covers spilt and perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,797 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 64,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,376 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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YA13 UBO is a 2013 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA13 UBO, 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 YA13 UBO registered?

YA13 UBO is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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