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FM05 CPO

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,096 mi
Last recorded185,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CPO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 185,096 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 170,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 265,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 150,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 159,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 142,299 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil seepage through undertrays

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,982 miles

Both sides rear and front brake pipes surface corroded! Recommend treatment

Evidence of oil seepage through undertrays! Recommend removal for further investigation

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 80% worn! Recommend discs and pads replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 123,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,358 miles

Centre Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FM05 CPO is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FM05 CPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 CPO registered?

FM05 CPO is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 CPO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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