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B17 YVE

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 115,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,324 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 113,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 105,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 105,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven o/s slower (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,623 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,289 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 69,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,476 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 YVE is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

B17 YVE is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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