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A7 VCU

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VCU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 114,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 113,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 112,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE NOT GOT PRESSURE SENSORS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,324 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,488 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 102,488 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,373 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,337 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,391 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 63,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 630?

Based on 75,915 MOT tests across 4,603 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,351
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,605
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,250
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,084
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 923
position lamp(s) not working 708
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A7 VCU is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 630 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 630 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 VCU registered?

A7 VCU is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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