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26 JAY

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,133 mi
Last recorded16,133 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 JAY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 16,133 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,052 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 10,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 5,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 1,842 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 1,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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26 JAY is a 2016 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 48,496 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 26 JAY, 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 10 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 26 JAY?

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What year was 26 JAY registered?

26 JAY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is 26 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 JAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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