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J5 RCX

2009 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63070,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RCX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 245/40/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 109,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 245/40/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,565 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,562 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 56,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,259 miles

both front tyres have fatigue /age cracks but not reaching cords YET

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,554 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,021 miles

windscreen cracked ns lower

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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J5 RCX is a 2009 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 2009 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 70,619 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 J5 RCX, 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 17 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 RCX registered?

J5 RCX is a 2009 BMW 630, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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