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SJ56 GKU

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GKU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 97,352 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 80,551 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 65,377 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 57,995 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,393 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,220 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,703 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,142 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,141 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,513 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ56 GKU is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ56 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 GKU registered?

SJ56 GKU is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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