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SB05 YNG

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,927 mi
Last recorded158,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YNG
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 158,927 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 149,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 245/40r19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19. run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 149,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 245/40r19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19. run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,793 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 129,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark reservior not visible warning light on amber (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark reservior not visible warning light on amber (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished, nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished, nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre perished on tread & worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished & worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre perished on tread & worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished & worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,538 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight damage to inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,212 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly perishing/cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,445 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,665 miles

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

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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SB05 YNG is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SB05 YNG, 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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SB05 YNG is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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