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PFC 980

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 980
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,702 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 20 Jul 2021 112,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,497 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 22,248 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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PFC 980 is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 PFC 980, 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 18 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PFC 980?

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What year was PFC 980 registered?

PFC 980 is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is PFC 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFC 980 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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