Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 145 vehicles, the 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto (2013)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 BMW 640D has a serious reliability problem — only 33.7% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning two out of three examples fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.

At 78,500 miles average, these cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're still struggling through MOT — this points to inherent design or build issues rather than wear-and-tear from heavy use. With an average of 0.25 failures per vehicle, problems are scattered across the fleet rather than concentrated, suggesting you need a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW-specialist mechanic to identify which specific weak points affect your candidate.

We have limited data for the 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

88.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

82k

Middle half: 62k–93k

For context

These stats describe 145 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 145 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	144	88.7%	0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,654

typical

61,787

low mileage

93,059

high mileage

Half of all 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto vehicles fall between 61,787 and 93,059 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 61,787 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 61,787–93,059 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Autos sit.

⚠ Over 125,629 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Auto — Still on the Road

Most 2013 BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe Autos are still being driven.

Strong survival — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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