MOT reliability
Bmw 640i
4 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw 640i vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 640i has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,256 miles.
4
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
6,924
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 640i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 640i MOT tests:
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Other43%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility3%
Bmw 640i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw 640i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 640i MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp(s) not working near side rear side light on boot lid (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim chipped/cracking (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw 640i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 60,989 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 57,013 |
| 2011 | 2 | 32 | 81% | 139,511 |
Bmw 640i reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw 640i vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 640i MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)); Nearside Rear Nail in tyre .
The typical Bmw 640i in our data has covered around
99,256 miles.
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