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PE55 XWA

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,208 mi
Last recorded133,208 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XWA
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 133,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 133,170 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 130,257 miles

leak but try under limmitation

Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,762 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 119,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,462 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 110,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 105,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose across rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine & gearbox area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,136 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall 275/30/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine & gearbox area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,369 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,774 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,429 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 XWA is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE55 XWA, 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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PE55 XWA is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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