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M12 GLN

2009 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63070,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 GLN
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 131,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 130,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,779 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 123,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 117,886 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,234 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 98,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,807 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,486 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 29 May 2012 26,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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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M12 GLN is a 2009 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 70,619 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 M12 GLN, 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 17 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M12 GLN is a 2009 BMW 630, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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