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N21 CPA

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,987 mi
Last recorded152,987 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 CPA
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,987 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 152,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 152,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 152,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 152,070 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 151,687 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,441 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 149,441 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 133,264 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,783 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 115,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,073 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,026 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front 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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N21 CPA is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N21 CPA, 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 N21 CPA registered?

N21 CPA is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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