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NL05 SNK

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,979 mi
Last recorded158,979 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 SNK
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 158,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,028 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 135,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Spring incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,228 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 128,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 120,503 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Braking system leaking to rears (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear coil spring snapped/incomplete at base

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,296 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner sides

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,052 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn heavilly on inner edges.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn heavilly on inner edges.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,785 miles

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

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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NL05 SNK is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 NL05 SNK, 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 NL05 SNK registered?

NL05 SNK is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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