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SB56 WVC

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WVC
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,001 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Diff is corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlight has condensation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front condensation with water but the beam pattern ok

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear the presenter has fitted second hand shock absorber

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear body end rusted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear body end rusted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,889 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,242 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 40,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,930 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,426 miles

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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SB56 WVC is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 SB56 WVC, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB56 WVC registered?

SB56 WVC is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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