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LR08 OTB

2008 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OTB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,960 miles

Headlight washers not working

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,960 miles

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

Headlight washers not working

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,661 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 87,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,934 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,744 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,557 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,358 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,427 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,740 miles

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)

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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LR08 OTB is a 2008 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LR08 OTB, 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 LR08 OTB registered?

LR08 OTB is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 OTB safe to buy?

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