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AY16 ELW

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,866 mi
Last recorded77,866 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ELW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,866 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Rear diff bush split

Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,278 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,224 miles

undertrays fitted

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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AY16 ELW is a 2016 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY16 ELW, 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 AY16 ELW registered?

AY16 ELW is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is AY16 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 ELW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 ELW have outstanding finance?

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