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J12 MEN

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MEN
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 135,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 131,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,524 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 87,746 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,997 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,399 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J12 MEN is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J12 MEN, 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 J12 MEN registered?

J12 MEN is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is J12 MEN safe to buy?

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