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BC16 OCX

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 OCX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has been welded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured wheel is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 59,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,150 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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BC16 OCX is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC16 OCX, 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 BC16 OCX registered?

BC16 OCX is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is BC16 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 OCX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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