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DX05 XVE

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,289 mi
Last recorded225,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XVE
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 225,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 218,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 213,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 210,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 205,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 205,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 198,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 192,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 192,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 186,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 175,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 167,540 miles

large undertrays fitted

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes corroding.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 167,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

large undertrays fitted

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes corroding.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 156,819 miles

N/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 156,817 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

big oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,301 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Front inner pads getting low

N/s/f tyre bald on edges tyre on 3.0mm

N/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 121,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,529 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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DX05 XVE is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,197 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 DX05 XVE, 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 21 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 XVE registered?

DX05 XVE is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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