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555 FBY

2016 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,163 mi
Last recorded68,163 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 FBY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.9 mm across primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 50,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,325 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 23,325 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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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555 FBY is a 2016 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 555 FBY, 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.

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What year was 555 FBY registered?

555 FBY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is 555 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 FBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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