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LF08 ZXA

2008 BMW 630

Purple Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,933 mi
Last recorded129,933 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZXA
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 129,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 126,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,099 miles

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

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

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

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 111,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 105,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,913 miles

Nearside Front worn inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn inner and outer edges

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

front tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,449 miles

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,126 miles

front discs slightly worn

o/s/r disc scored

undershields fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,126 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front discs slightly worn

o/s/r disc scored

undershields fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,005 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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LF08 ZXA is a 2008 BMW 630 in Purple with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LF08 ZXA, 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 LF08 ZXA registered?

LF08 ZXA is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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