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EX05 FVT

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FVT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 144,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 138,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 135,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 135,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 132,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,720 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 131,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 125,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe in center of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,723 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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EX05 FVT 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 EX05 FVT, 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 EX05 FVT registered?

EX05 FVT is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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