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PE55 XPY

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,174 mi
Last recorded166,174 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XPY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 166,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 162,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 143,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 122,335 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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 Mar 2015 108,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,806 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,959 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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PE55 XPY is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE55 XPY, 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 PE55 XPY registered?

PE55 XPY is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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