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K121 ALT

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,734 mi
Last recorded187,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 ALT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 187,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 187,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 185,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 181,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 176,823 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 176,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 170,550 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 170,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 147,494 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower suspension arm ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 147,494 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower suspension arm ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 126,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 109,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,204 miles

both front tyre treads are perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,031 miles

off-side and near-side rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

off-side and near-side tyres both perishing around tread

Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off-side and near-side rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

off-side and near-side tyres both perishing around tread

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,492 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 57,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,776 miles

n/s/r brake calliper spring clip is missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,862 miles

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

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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K121 ALT is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K121 ALT, 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 K121 ALT registered?

K121 ALT is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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