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OW05 YGM

2005 BMW 630

Maroon Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,104 mi
Last recorded152,104 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 YGM
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 152,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 149,373 miles

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Jan 2024 146,652 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BJ. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 146,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. X2 NSF/OSF CUT OFF WRONG DIRECTION. LHD. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BJ. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,830 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 142,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 Both top arm outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 Both top arm outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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OW05 YGM is a 2005 BMW 630 in Maroon with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW05 YGM, 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 OW05 YGM registered?

OW05 YGM is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is OW05 YGM safe to buy?

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