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L5 VCL

2016 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,161 mi
Last recorded109,161 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VCL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,238 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel has been repaired/welded

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 42,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,393 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
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L5 VCL is a 2016 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 VCL, 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 L5 VCL?

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What year was L5 VCL registered?

L5 VCL is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is L5 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 VCL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 VCL have outstanding finance?

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