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SJ55 SKZ

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,977 mi
Last recorded126,977 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,977 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 117,767 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

Aux drive belt contaminated with oil

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 May 2018 117,578 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced drop link mount bolt missing/snapped (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Oil leak ()

drive belt worn/rubbing on lower pulley

front and rear brake pad wear sensor wires not fitted into pads

nearside front brake disc baking plate secured with cable ties around shocker and lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 23 May 2017 114,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 114,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,641 miles

both front tyres perrished and starting too split between treads

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,993 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

moisture in both front indicator lenses

underside cover insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

moisture in both front indicator lenses

o/s rear brake pad indicator wire insecure

underside cover insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,837 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,035 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,035 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,538 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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SJ55 SKZ is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey 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 SJ55 SKZ, 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 SJ55 SKZ registered?

SJ55 SKZ is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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