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GC16 GCF

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,964 mi
Last recorded189,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 GCF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 189,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf inner 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 174,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 174,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 146,446 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mounts split ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 146,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mounts split ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 85,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 85,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,562 miles

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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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GC16 GCF is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC16 GCF, 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 GC16 GCF registered?

GC16 GCF is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GC16 GCF safe to buy?

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