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F18 RAT

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,150 mi
Last recorded47,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 RAT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear - incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,036 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 37,280 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 37,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,327 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 23,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,912 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2009 7,626 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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F18 RAT is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F18 RAT, 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

How do I check the history of F18 RAT?

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What year was F18 RAT registered?

F18 RAT is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is F18 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 RAT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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