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RA05 TZX

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 TZX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,049 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 166,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 153,976 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,209 miles

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

large under trays

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,921 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2019 144,921 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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2018 226,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer, upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 226,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer, upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,719 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 132,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,772 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,238 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,238 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 12 Dec 2011 110,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,397 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 92,397 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,123 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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RA05 TZX is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA05 TZX, 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 RA05 TZX registered?

RA05 TZX is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is RA05 TZX safe to buy?

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