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N8 XSA

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 XSA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 92,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Deteriorated, Offside And Nearside

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2025 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/20 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside And Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Deteriorated, Offside And Nearside

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2025 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible: sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face / edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all partly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut / shock attachment bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT AND REAR HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated: both rear

Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre deep gouge to outer sidewall, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low in normal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, OSF low in normal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre deep gouge to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,807 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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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N8 XSA is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N8 XSA, 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 N8 XSA registered?

N8 XSA is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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