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SM56 NEF

2006 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,309 mi
Last recorded146,309 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NEF
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 146,309 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 146,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 137,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,566 miles

Central windscreen stonechipped

Pass 22 Feb 2019 130,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 130,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perished and tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,523 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,156 miles

Engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,014 miles

Rear tyres wearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,452 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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SM56 NEF is a 2006 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SM56 NEF, 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.

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What year was SM56 NEF registered?

SM56 NEF is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SM56 NEF safe to buy?

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