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M40 AMU

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,618 mi
Last recorded126,618 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 AMU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,756 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 123,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 122,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,798 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,790 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 93,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,890 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,037 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers just starting to streak screen

Fail 14 Feb 2013 92,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers just starting to streak screen

Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,711 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,557 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 46,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,498 miles

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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M40 AMU is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M40 AMU, 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 M40 AMU registered?

M40 AMU is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M40 AMU safe to buy?

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