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PY05 FVB

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,110 mi
Last recorded160,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FVB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,110 miles

under trays/sill covers/engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 151,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 142,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 138,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2013 138,766 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 130,647 miles

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 19 May 2011 116,485 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 116,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 101,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,800 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 66,631 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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PY05 FVB is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY05 FVB, 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 PY05 FVB registered?

PY05 FVB is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is PY05 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 FVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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