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OY56 DDV

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

180,638 mi
Last recorded180,638 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DDV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 180,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 176,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,466 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 162,903 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,678 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 154,370 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint exposed from split gator (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 148,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,235 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 140,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 135,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 121,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 121,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 107,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 107,933 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,930 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 13 Jun 2014 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,569 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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OY56 DDV is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 OY56 DDV, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY56 DDV is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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