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AK14 SAL

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 SAL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 103,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,236 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 96,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,876 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 79,407 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 79,407 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 69,920 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,805 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2019 33,793 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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AK14 SAL is a 2016 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK14 SAL, 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 AK14 SAL registered?

AK14 SAL is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is AK14 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 SAL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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