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LY56 BTO

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BTO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 93,274 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,505 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,504 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,665 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Feb 2020 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,493 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,534 miles

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside steering track rod end slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,500 miles

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

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside steering track rod end slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,588 miles

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside steering track rod end slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,317 miles

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped & corroded

N/s washer jet partially blocked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre splitting and cracking through tread

Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

nearside front tyre splitting and cracking through tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,457 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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LY56 BTO is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY56 BTO, 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 LY56 BTO registered?

LY56 BTO is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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