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C18 GAW

2009 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,954 mi
Last recorded158,954 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63070,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GAW
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 158,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 158,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 151,511 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 141,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage o/s front road wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,060 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 102,038 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s+o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,707 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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C18 GAW is a 2009 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 70,619 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 C18 GAW, 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 17 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C18 GAW?

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What year was C18 GAW registered?

C18 GAW is a 2009 BMW 630, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is C18 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 GAW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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