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SM56 YTL

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,350 mi
Last recorded107,350 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YTL
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,350 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 107,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 101,717 miles

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 19 Dec 2023 95,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,091 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 52,091 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,234 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,234 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,473 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 YTL is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM56 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

SM56 YTL is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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