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A19 DMR

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DMR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 72,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 223,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear differencial oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

information warning for pedestrian protection system fault.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 212,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 194,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 194,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,312 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,808 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,370 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 129,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Balljoint to rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks in wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 crack in inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,541 miles

Nearside Front Cuts on sidewall but not to cord

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,033 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a nail in inner sidewall

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 23 May 2012 15,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 May 2011 13,310 miles

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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A19 DMR is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A19 DMR, 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 A19 DMR registered?

A19 DMR is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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