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B8 ABP

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ABP
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 97,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,078 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,203 miles

Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,428 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,975 miles

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,576 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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B8 ABP is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B8 ABP, 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 B8 ABP registered?

B8 ABP is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is B8 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ABP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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