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SN08 NCE

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NCE
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 120,572 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 120,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 114,673 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 109,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 104,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper 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))

Fail 5 May 2022 104,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper 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))

Pass 29 May 2021 99,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil seepage(transmission)

Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil seepage(transmission)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,662 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,137 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracked due to age

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,216 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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SN08 NCE is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 SN08 NCE, 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 18 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 SN08 NCE registered?

SN08 NCE is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SN08 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 NCE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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