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YK11 YXB

2011 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YXB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and inner edge bald, 275/35R19RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 95,724 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and inner edge bald, 275/35R19RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 86,089 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R19RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 78,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 71,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 64,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 64,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 57,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 57,776 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 51,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 51,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,629 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f inner brake pads wearing low

o/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,118 miles

o/s/r shock very slightly damp

Fail 5 May 2017 30,118 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre (inner 3/4 ) (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre (inner 3/4 ) (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre (inne 3/4 ) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r shock very slightly damp

Pass 6 May 2016 20,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,738 miles

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

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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YK11 YXB is a 2011 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YK11 YXB, 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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YK11 YXB is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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