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FY56 EYW

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EYW
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,660 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,031 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 125,031 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 121,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,423 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,570 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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FY56 EYW is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 FY56 EYW, 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

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What year was FY56 EYW registered?

FY56 EYW is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is FY56 EYW safe to buy?

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