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OU05 RZV

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,027 mi
Last recorded134,027 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RZV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,027 miles

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

undertrays fitted both sides

Pass 30 Mar 2024 127,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 117,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,393 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,507 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,506 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,425 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,952 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,289 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,248 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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OU05 RZV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU05 RZV, 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 OU05 RZV registered?

OU05 RZV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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