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AV56 VHJ

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,064 mi
Last recorded94,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf rigid brake pipe corroded adjacent to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf rigid brake pipe corroded adjacent to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf track control arm inner bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 94,064 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osr rigid pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded and leaking adjacent to flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf rigid brake pipe corroded adjacent to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf rigid brake pipe corroded adjacent to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf track control arm inner bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,789 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,129 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 52,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,401 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,730 miles

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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AV56 VHJ is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AV56 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 VHJ registered?

AV56 VHJ is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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