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A18 AYY

2016 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AYY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,110 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 54,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,977 miles

front under trays damaged

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 31 Mar 2022 46,977 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front under trays damaged

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner part of tyre

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2019 10,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 10,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A18 AYY is a 2016 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 AYY, 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

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What year was A18 AYY registered?

A18 AYY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is A18 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 AYY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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