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B17 LFC

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LFC
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 150,191 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2025 148,246 miles

Rear DIFFERENTIAL CORRODED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Jan 2025 148,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear DIFFERENTIAL CORRODED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2024 146,229 miles

Rear Rear diff leak

Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 143,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays and skirts obsecuring views

Pass 15 Jan 2022 141,097 miles

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

all under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,027 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2021 140,027 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspention arm has movement in it (rear arm)

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear over rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer pivot bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & @ 3mm

Nearside sill cover damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & going out of shape

Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,448 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,020 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,990 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to check/inspect some components due to underbody covers

Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate does not display post code

Front number plate uses 3D lettering

Rear number plate does not display post code

Rear number plate uses 3D lettering

Unable to check/inspect some components due to underbody covers

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,706 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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B17 LFC is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B17 LFC, 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.

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What year was B17 LFC registered?

B17 LFC is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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