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GX55 YGV

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YGV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,312 miles

front tyres worn on edges

undertrays preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,487 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,487 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,470 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Tpms light on

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,873 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,850 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,699 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure light on but all lights working at time of test

rear number plate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,048 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure light on but all lights working at time of test

rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure warning on dash.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 41,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure warning on dash.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,120 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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GX55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX55 YGV, 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 GX55 YGV registered?

GX55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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