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GF55 FVW

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FVW
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 125,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 119,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4x brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 111,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4x brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2020 108,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 105,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 105,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,809 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 90,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,322 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 70,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,612 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,213 miles

osr tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,206 miles

front tyres bald inner tread

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge + deep cut in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,425 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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GF55 FVW is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF55 FVW, 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 GF55 FVW registered?

GF55 FVW is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GF55 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 FVW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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