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GP05 VGC

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,056 mi
Last recorded71,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VGC
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 60,498 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension coil spring lower incorrectly seated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,145 miles

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))

damage to front number plate

n/s/r suspension arm inner front bush separating

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

o/s/r suspension arm inner front bush separating

o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside no.plate lens missing

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))

damage to n/s rear bumper

Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,579 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre has had puncture repair (Runflat)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre has had puncture repair (Runflat)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,432 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 18,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,128 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

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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GP05 VGC is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP05 VGC, 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 GP05 VGC registered?

GP05 VGC is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is GP05 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 VGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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