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GK55 PYV

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,096 mi
Last recorded155,096 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PYV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 155,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 138,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 138,088 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 135,365 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 135,365 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,217 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,591 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,734 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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GK55 PYV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK55 PYV, 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.

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What year was GK55 PYV registered?

GK55 PYV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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