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R888 CYA

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,549 mi
Last recorded145,549 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 CYA
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 145,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 145,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk out of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 135,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,824 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 124,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing; tie wrapped, would recommend clip renewal. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,405 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 120,194 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 118,500 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 118,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 116,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 116,004 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 115,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,838 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,410 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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R888 CYA is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R888 CYA, 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 R888 CYA registered?

R888 CYA is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is R888 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 CYA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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