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K23 FTY

2016 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,559 mi
Last recorded116,559 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 FTY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,559 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 116,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 99,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,408 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 96,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 82,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and worn on inner wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 2 Jul 2022 65,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,386 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 42,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,606 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 40,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 26,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 26,703 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) 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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K23 FTY is a 2016 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K23 FTY, 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 K23 FTY registered?

K23 FTY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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