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J7 SBW

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,534 mi
Last recorded77,534 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SBW
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,075 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,915 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,916 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,715 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 70,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,972 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,364 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,586 miles

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

O/S/R brake disc scored/corroded on edge

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R brake disc scored/corroded on edge

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,383 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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J7 SBW is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J7 SBW, 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 J7 SBW registered?

J7 SBW is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is J7 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 SBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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