2011 BMW 640 3.0L Petrol · HKZ 488
2011 BMW 640 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2011. Recorded mileage 75,372 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 640
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HKZ 488 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 75,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HKZ 488 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 640 (HKZ 488) between May 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
HKZ 488 Mileage History
- 17/05/20146,869 mi
- 21/11/201410,381 mi+3,512 mi
- 25/11/201515,457 mi+5,076 mi
- 25/11/201515,457 mi
- 21/11/201619,689 mi+4,232 mi
- 21/11/201619,689 mi
- 12/04/201721,317 mi+1,628 mi
- 26/03/201832,582 mi+11,265 mi
- 02/04/201944,441 mi+11,859 mi
- 06/10/202051,152 mi+6,711 mi
- 04/10/202155,297 mi+4,145 mi
- 05/10/202260,230 mi+4,933 mi
- 29/09/202365,164 mi+4,934 mi
- 09/10/202470,205 mi+5,041 mi
- 10/10/202470,206 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202573,156 mi+2,950 mi
- 21/08/202675,372 mi+2,216 mi
Average of roughly 5,586 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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