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SN55 LXF

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LXF
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,403 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrossion on rear crossmember panel

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 106,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrossion on rear crossmember panel

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,414 miles

corrossion on rear chassis

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021

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

undertrays fitted

corrossion on rear chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,971 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,591 miles

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2018 94,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge close to limit also age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,737 miles

n/s/f tyre slight perished on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,110 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded, advise renewal

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

offside front brake pipe corroded, advise renewal

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,628 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,537 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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SN55 LXF is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SN55 LXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN55 LXF registered?

SN55 LXF is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SN55 LXF safe to buy?

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