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AY53 BAR

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BAR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,425 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,028 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,252 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,435 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 27,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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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AY53 BAR 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 87.5%.

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 AY53 BAR, 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 AY53 BAR registered?

AY53 BAR is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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