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S12 XER

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 XER
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 118,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 106,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 100,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,733 miles

Offside Headlamp - output low=

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

Tyre pressures low..

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,763 miles

Offside Headlamp output - low

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

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

w/wiper mechanism faulty

Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,977 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,120 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,734 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

offside rear tyre has split on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,813 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

small cracks in all tyre treads

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,699 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)

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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S12 XER is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S12 XER, 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.

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What year was S12 XER registered?

S12 XER is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S12 XER safe to buy?

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