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LR55 BPU

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,066 mi
Last recorded174,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BPU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 174,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 174,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 155,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,625 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in upper top mount

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in upper top mount

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre got a nail

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre got a nail

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 31,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,756 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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LR55 BPU is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR55 BPU, 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 LR55 BPU registered?

LR55 BPU is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LR55 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 BPU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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