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RL05 WKS

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,096 mi
Last recorded162,096 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WKS
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 162,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 148,712 miles

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))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing low

engine cover, under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 148,712 miles

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

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))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing low

engine cover, under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,124 miles

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))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 137,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear parking brake low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 118,801 miles

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,114 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,088 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,037 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,543 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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RL05 WKS is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RL05 WKS, 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 RL05 WKS registered?

RL05 WKS is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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