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A8 XMR

2005 BMW 630

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XMR
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,741 miles

horn intermittent

horn push insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,565 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,282 miles

Headlamp wash not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Seatbelt restraint system faulty.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp wash not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Seatbelt restraint system faulty.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A8 XMR is a 2005 BMW 630 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 XMR, 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 21 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XMR registered?

A8 XMR is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is A8 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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