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SM56 YTU

2006 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre perished and splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

cuts in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

off side front and near side front tyres worn edges and splitting

rear tyres off side 2454019 nrear side 2753519

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,865 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 25,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,226 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 YTU is a 2006 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 YTU registered?

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

Is SM56 YTU safe to buy?

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