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M26 HML

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 HML
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 96,080 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 96,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,711 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 92,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,364 miles

advise warning lamps

Fail 8 Apr 2021 88,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise warning lamps

Pass 10 Apr 2020 85,716 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,736 miles

very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,724 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 74,724 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,224 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear lower hub bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,894 miles

n/s rear tyre tread on 2mm

o/s rear tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,018 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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M26 HML is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M26 HML, 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 M26 HML registered?

M26 HML is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is M26 HML safe to buy?

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