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L121 BEU

2016 BMW 640

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 BEU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 76,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 70,070 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 70,070 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 60,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 47,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 28,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread extreme inner (5.2.3 (e))

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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L121 BEU is a 2016 BMW 640 in Yellow 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 L121 BEU, 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

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What year was L121 BEU registered?

L121 BEU is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is L121 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 BEU 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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