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M17 SCB

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 SCB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,872 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,875 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,093 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,800 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,772 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.35.19.rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.40.19.y.rsc (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,961 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,730 miles

Trays and covers

Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 39,020 miles

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

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

All tyre treads cracking perrishing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,198 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blade noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,476 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,956 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M17 SCB is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M17 SCB, 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.

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What year was M17 SCB registered?

M17 SCB is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is M17 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 SCB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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