CarVerify

Free Car Check

GC16 JBE

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 126,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges down to under layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated limit just met recomend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,285 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 95,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,481 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
Full BMW 640 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GC16 JBE is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JBE, 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

How do I check the history of GC16 JBE?

You can check the full history of GC16 JBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GC16 JBE registered?

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

Is GC16 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 JBE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC16 JBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GC16 JBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.