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EL51 BBB

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 BBB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 87,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,286 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,519 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,940 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,814 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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EL51 BBB is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EL51 BBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL51 BBB registered?

EL51 BBB is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is EL51 BBB safe to buy?

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