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M31 OWB

2005 BMW 630

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,437 mi
Last recorded103,437 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 OWB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 103,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,065 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 100,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 93,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

parking brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 26 May 2018 89,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,812 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW/WORN EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,812 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW/WORN EDGES

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,352 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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M31 OWB is a 2005 BMW 630 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M31 OWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M31 OWB?

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What year was M31 OWB registered?

M31 OWB is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is M31 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 OWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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