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OU16 VHY

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 VHY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 81,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,225 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,086 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 53,086 miles

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

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,105 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,720 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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OU16 VHY is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black 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 OU16 VHY, 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 OU16 VHY?

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What year was OU16 VHY registered?

OU16 VHY is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is OU16 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 VHY 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.

Does OU16 VHY have outstanding finance?

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