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C17 URK

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 URK
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 143,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades worn and smearing but still clear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 21.6 mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 141,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 140,710 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,787 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Differential (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,787 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Differential (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on central Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 132,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on central Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,731 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 125,731 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,593 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads are low

front washer jets working intermittently

rear brake pads are low

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,499 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,687 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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C17 URK is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 C17 URK, 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 18 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 URK registered?

C17 URK is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is C17 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 URK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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