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RA08 SLA

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 SLA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 62,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 33,379 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,690 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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RA08 SLA 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 RA08 SLA, 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 RA08 SLA registered?

RA08 SLA is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is RA08 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 SLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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