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LR12 GAR

2016 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,832 mi
Last recorded67,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 GAR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack end

Fail 3 Jun 2025 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack end

Pass 23 May 2024 51,201 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2024 51,149 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge showing wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2023 44,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 32,510 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 12 May 2020 27,304 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 27,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,749 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))

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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LR12 GAR is a 2016 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR12 GAR, 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 LR12 GAR registered?

LR12 GAR is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is LR12 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 GAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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