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RL54 ECX

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 ECX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,792 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly inner edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,532 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,709 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,955 miles

o/s/f tyre slight inner side wall damage by spring

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2010 21,953 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre slight inner side wall damage by spring

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,500 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 17,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,674 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,674 miles

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

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

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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RL54 ECX is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RL54 ECX, 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 RL54 ECX registered?

RL54 ECX is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is RL54 ECX safe to buy?

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