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RY05 XRV

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XRV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 135,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition switch temperamental

minor oil leak

minor oil leak at power steering fluid reservoir

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2018 135,335 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dab receiver and phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition switch temperamental

minor oil leak

minor oil leak at power steering fluid reservoir

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 132,692 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 116,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads are getting low.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 24 May 2013 94,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

minor damage wheel rims.

Pass 28 May 2012 85,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,502 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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RY05 XRV is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RY05 XRV, 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 RY05 XRV registered?

RY05 XRV is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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