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M7 MXE

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,653 mi
Last recorded146,653 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MXE
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 146,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 146,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,492 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 144,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 138,394 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 138,394 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 127,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,587 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 115,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,010 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 106,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,295 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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M7 MXE is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M7 MXE, 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 M7 MXE registered?

M7 MXE is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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