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R6 KBA

2016 BMW 640

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KBA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,492 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 64,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,094 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,475 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 50,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,704 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,647 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 x bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,920 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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R6 KBA is a 2016 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R6 KBA, 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 R6 KBA registered?

R6 KBA is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is R6 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 KBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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