Bmw 640
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 25,607 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
25,607
Best Year
2015 (90%)
Years Covered
8
About the Bmw 640
The Bmw 640 has been tested 25,607 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2011 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 5,007 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 3 point spread, the 640 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 640 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 86,228 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 50,131 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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