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L4 MBY

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 MBY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,536 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,966 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,663 miles

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

tyre light on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,364 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,364 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 34,800 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 34,800 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 34,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 33,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,947 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,195 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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L4 MBY is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 MBY registered?

L4 MBY is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is L4 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 MBY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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