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GL05 ULP

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,808 mi
Last recorded175,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ULP
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 175,808 miles

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

nearside rear light damaged

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2023 165,631 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 156,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 156,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 149,430 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 144,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 25 Jun 2020 144,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,610 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,603 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,045 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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GL05 ULP is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL05 ULP, 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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GL05 ULP is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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