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SB55 VLO

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,585 mi
Last recorded156,585 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VLO
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 156,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,489 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 127,799 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

EML ON

ENGINE BAY AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

O/S/R TYRE SMALL CUT/SPLIT INNER WALL, CLOSE TO CORDS

PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER HUB BUSHES, O/S WORSE

REAR TYRE VALVES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON

SERVICE LIGHTS ON

WASHER FLUID LIGHT ON

Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

EML ON

ENGINE BAY AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

O/S/R TYRE SMALL CUT/SPLIT INNER WALL, CLOSE TO CORDS

PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER HUB BUSHES, O/S WORSE

REAR TYRE VALVES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS ON

SERVICE LIGHTS ON

WASHER FLUID LIGHT ON

Pass 1 May 2012 99,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

air bag light on dash?

Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,229 miles

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

air bag light on

handbrake lever travel close to limit

slight play in n/s/r trunion bushes

Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag light on

handbrake lever travel close to limit

slight play in n/s/r trunion bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2010 62,405 miles

tyre on limit adv change r os steer andsusp slight

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,955 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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SB55 VLO is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB55 VLO, 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 SB55 VLO registered?

SB55 VLO is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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