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RBU 8R

2016 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBU 8R
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,478 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 81,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,776 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 42,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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RBU 8R is a 2016 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBU 8R, 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 RBU 8R registered?

RBU 8R is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is RBU 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBU 8R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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