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OU16 ZVB

2016 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 ZVB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 75,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 71,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,167 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 63,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 40,180 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,650 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 31,650 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb effect background, incorrect space between letters (0.1 (d))

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 ZVB is a 2016 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVB, 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 OU16 ZVB registered?

OU16 ZVB is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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