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BG56 PGU

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,759 mi
Last recorded159,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PGU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 159,759 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 159,759 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,713 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 159,713 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 159,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail broken bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 158,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 158,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 156,976 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 156,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 156,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 155,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 155,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,382 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,202 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper linkage is adrift (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced possible incorrect bulb (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,419 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,364 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,321 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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BG56 PGU is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 BG56 PGU, 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.

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What year was BG56 PGU registered?

BG56 PGU is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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