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RJ08 ORO

2008 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ORO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,660 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,565 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 93,533 miles

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake =16%

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,198 miles

Nearside handbrake lower effort

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 58,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 51,599 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 51,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,195 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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RJ08 ORO is a 2008 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ08 ORO, 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

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What year was RJ08 ORO registered?

RJ08 ORO is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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