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J500 SRS

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,719 mi
Last recorded149,719 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SRS
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 149,719 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside+nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 147,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 147,511 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 136,918 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,526 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 121,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,314 miles

Nearside Rear output shaft outer joint grease around coupling but no signs of leaks

Nearside Rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre severely worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 94,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,191 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,102 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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J500 SRS is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 J500 SRS, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 SRS registered?

J500 SRS is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is J500 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SRS 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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