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SF55 YKZ

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YKZ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,316 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm zero inner edge 275/35r19 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge 275/35r19 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 140,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm zero inner edge 275/35r19 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge 275/35r19 96w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 130,406 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,086 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 Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,561 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

offside front tyre cut deep enough to reach cords (cut less than 25mm long)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres low at edge plus cracking in tread 245 40 19

nearside and offside rear tyres 2-3mm 275 35 19

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,324 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,747 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,160 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,159 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,706 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,626 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,766 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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SF55 YKZ is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF55 YKZ, 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 SF55 YKZ registered?

SF55 YKZ is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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