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RJ16 BZL

2016 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,353 mi
Last recorded58,353 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 64048,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 BZL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,353 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 58,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,691 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 57,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 56,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 54,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,602 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 44,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 39,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 25,313 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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RJ16 BZL is a 2016 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 RJ16 BZL, 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 RJ16 BZL registered?

RJ16 BZL is a 2016 BMW 640, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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