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BE05 MER

2012 BMW 630

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 MER
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 70,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,409 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,072 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,573 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,728 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 41,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 51,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 50,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,277 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 15,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX GT DSST RSC RFT 275/30/R20(97Y)

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 29 Mar 2014 47,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,000 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,732 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 13,155 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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BE05 MER is a 2012 BMW 630 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 BE05 MER, 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 14 years old, this BMW 630 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BE05 MER registered?

BE05 MER is a 2012 BMW 630, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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