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EY05 CTU

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,195 mi
Last recorded184,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CTU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 184,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar (active suspension) has a slight leak

Fail 27 May 2025 184,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar (active suspension) has a slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 177,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2018 177,153 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Washer bottle leaking

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

exhaust centre pipe crushed

exhaust heatshields loose

fuel cap seal perishing

under body shields damaged/missing

Fail 12 Sep 2017 160,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust centre pipe crushed

exhaust heatshields loose

fuel cap seal perishing

under body shields damaged/missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,322 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 139,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers sill trims and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers sill trims and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,535 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,535 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,334 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,949 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,784 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 26,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear pad wear sensor adrift and damaged

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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EY05 CTU is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EY05 CTU, 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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EY05 CTU is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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