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IFZ 4997

2004 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,458 mi
Last recorded117,458 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 63080,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4997
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,061 miles

After market wheel spacers fitted all round vehicle

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner door card insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

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

several engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2023 109,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering is grey in colour requirements are black (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs are heavily corroded and heavily worn, advise change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play in tie rod ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in tie rod ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs are heavily corroded and heavily worn, advise change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise wheel spacers fitted all 4 wheels

front and rear inner brake pads not visible with wheels on

nearside door inner door card insecure when opened

rear windscreen tint blurring visibility to rear

underfloor covers and engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip is missing

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,307 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,351 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,595 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,966 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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IFZ 4997 is a 2004 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 80,644 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 IFZ 4997, 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 22 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IFZ 4997 registered?

IFZ 4997 is a 2004 BMW 630, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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