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SL56 GER

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 GER
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 109,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 109,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front And Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,207 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 109,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,663 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,663 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,837 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,832 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower (bottom) suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower (bottom) suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Section of outer protective covering missing on under bonnet wiring loom (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 95,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 83,020 miles

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 30 Jun 2016 77,863 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,132 miles

both front tyres very slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 16,984 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)

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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SL56 GER is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 SL56 GER, 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 18 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL56 GER registered?

SL56 GER is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is SL56 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 GER shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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