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S8 RFO

2008 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,518 mi
Last recorded143,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RFO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 143,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 141,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,942 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2020 97,438 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 90,500 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,096 miles

Nearside Front slight play on track control arm front

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,638 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,000 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,859 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,012 miles

Front and rear tyre treads, starting to crack. Rear tyre treads, getting low.Wiper blades poor wipe.

Rear number plate, has 3d letters.

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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S8 RFO is a 2008 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S8 RFO, 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 S8 RFO registered?

S8 RFO is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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