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EA55 LFY

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LFY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 99,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 97,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 96,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low

offside rear brake pipe across subframe not fully assesed due to underseal apllied

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,591 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads wearing low.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,898 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,626 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,309 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)

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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EA55 LFY is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA55 LFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 LFY registered?

EA55 LFY is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is EA55 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 LFY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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