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LR56 DSX

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 DSX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 133,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 130,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,476 miles

play in offside steering rack

rear subframe bushes split

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,616 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear lower arm inner front bushes starting to come unbonded x2

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,114 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes heavily wax oiled x2

both rear lower arms inner front bush coming unbonded x2

Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes heavily wax oiled x2

both rear lower arms inner front bush coming unbonded x2

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 114,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,217 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,355 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 71,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,174 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,508 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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LR56 DSX is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 LR56 DSX, 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 20 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 LR56 DSX registered?

LR56 DSX is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is LR56 DSX safe to buy?

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