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N88 LFP

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 LFP
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 149,554 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake has travel

Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,415 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 57,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Displayed vehicle mileage considerably low compared to previous test

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retraction slow

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper - rear arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 135,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 135,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,739 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 126,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut inner side wall but not deep enough to see cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,156 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut inner side wall but not deep enough to see cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,660 miles

Offside Rear Inner tears appearing in tyre wall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,633 miles

run-flat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,029 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,404 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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N88 LFP is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N88 LFP, 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

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What year was N88 LFP registered?

N88 LFP is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is N88 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 LFP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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