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SM55 YPF

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YPF
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,340 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 121,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 120,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 117,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 113,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,806 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside front tyre has various cuts in it

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it (non repairable)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside front tyre has various cuts in it

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it (non repairable)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,959 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s h/brake effort low

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2011 50,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,005 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 20,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM55 YPF is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM55 YPF, 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 SM55 YPF registered?

SM55 YPF is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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