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LN05 VJD

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 VJD
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 124,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,677 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper outer of offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,677 miles

Offside Side repeater not working 501a bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper outer of offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,603 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,828 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight broken (6.1.C.1)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,264 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,164 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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LN05 VJD is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN05 VJD, 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 LN05 VJD registered?

LN05 VJD is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LN05 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 VJD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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