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KL08 SMV

2008 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SMV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 150,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 150,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine major misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 141,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 131,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 131,165 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front spoiler trim insecure on offside

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,820 miles

Emissions not tested Obvious Engine Misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,291 miles

engine warning light on the dash

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on the dash

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,407 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,106 miles

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

under tray obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,567 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,493 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,483 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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KL08 SMV is a 2008 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 KL08 SMV, 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 18 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KL08 SMV registered?

KL08 SMV is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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