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SM05 GAM

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,206 mi
Last recorded97,206 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GAM
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 151,215 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 151,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,100 miles

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

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 85,950 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,283 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,257 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside rear upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,636 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

underside covers preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust bracket broken

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,537 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 65,537 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,196 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 27 Jun 2011 28,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,113 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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SM05 GAM is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SM05 GAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 GAM registered?

SM05 GAM is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SM05 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 GAM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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