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LX56 GWO

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,841 mi
Last recorded164,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 GWO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 164,841 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

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

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

Offside Rear 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 18 Feb 2025 161,637 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 161,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 23 Feb 2024 158,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 158,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,139 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 154,100 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 132,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,553 miles

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

Front wipers smeary.

N/S/F Tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,553 miles

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

Front wipers smeary.

N/S/F Tyre worn outside edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,980 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,577 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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LX56 GWO is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX56 GWO, 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.

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What year was LX56 GWO registered?

LX56 GWO is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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