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F7 SLY

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SLY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 144,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2025 140,073 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen has chip

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 140,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/13/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower windscreen has chip

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has chip

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2024 134,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Under tray/covers fitted.

windscreen has small chip not affecting the drivers view.

Pass 10 Jun 2023 128,175 miles

n/s/f wiper blade just clears the screen

n/s/r tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,349 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

wipers just clear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,160 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,426 miles

engine and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine and vehicle floor under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine and vehicle floor under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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F7 SLY is a 2016 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F7 SLY, 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 F7 SLY registered?

F7 SLY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is F7 SLY safe to buy?

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