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LF05 CTV

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,090 mi
Last recorded101,090 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 CTV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,090 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,368 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2024 100,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2023 100,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 94,052 miles

zero emissions

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 65,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,855 miles

unable to check brake fluid level

unable to jack front of vehicle

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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LF05 CTV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LF05 CTV, 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 LF05 CTV registered?

LF05 CTV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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