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L31 REP

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 REP
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,276 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 116,276 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack, both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 105,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,529 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside inner tyre is wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,568 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,563 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,000 miles

oil leak from autobox sump pan / multi plug seal

reverse light n/w

Fail 7 Jan 2012 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil leak from autobox sump pan / multi plug seal

reverse light n/w

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,114 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,356 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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L31 REP is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,197 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 L31 REP, 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 21 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L31 REP registered?

L31 REP is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is L31 REP safe to buy?

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