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OE05 XPX

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,256 mi
Last recorded172,256 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XPX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 172,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 177,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 169,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 169,167 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 162,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 162,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 153,084 miles

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inside edge. also have cuts in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, front. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2022 153,083 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inside edge. also have cuts in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, front. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2021 143,185 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection. (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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 143,185 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection. (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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 133,737 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 133,734 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Reversing light out.

Pass 14 May 2019 123,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 112,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2013 66,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,130 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 May 2010 49,639 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a small cut not reaching cords

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,554 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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OE05 XPX is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OE05 XPX, 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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OE05 XPX is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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