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FL56 EJY

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,206 mi
Last recorded185,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EJY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 185,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside upper rear wishbone balljoints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 169,729 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 156,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 146,109 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 146,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 134,770 miles

engine has possible oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2019 134,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cut to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has possible oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,886 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,866 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,375 miles

Front both tyres worn on both edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,435 miles

Both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,435 miles

Both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,864 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,786 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

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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FL56 EJY is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL56 EJY, 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.

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FL56 EJY is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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