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N5 GRS

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GRS
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 124,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,122 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 99,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 90,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

front registration plate possible be more secure

nearside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

front registration plate possible be more secure

nearside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,116 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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N5 GRS is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 N5 GRS, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 GRS registered?

N5 GRS is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is N5 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GRS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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