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NC55 XBV

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XBV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,601 miles

All exposed brake pipes coated in copper grease or similar

Fail 21 Jun 2023 71,594 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,324 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / lipped and corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,775 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs are pitted

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs are pitted

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 68,410 miles

n/s/r tyre low & cuts

all brake discs rusty & corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,852 miles

Brake pedal rubber not fully seated

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Deep cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 66,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal rubber not fully seated

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Deep cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,003 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,429 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,585 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,308 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2010 28,274 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2010 24,551 miles

nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,163 miles

Nearside 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)

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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NC55 XBV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC55 XBV, 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 NC55 XBV registered?

NC55 XBV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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