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SP05 FTT

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FTT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,983 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,708 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,229 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Hand brake light stays on dash when handbrake is off (1.1.6 (c))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,008 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))

tps light on

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,680 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,952 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,952 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,758 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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SP05 FTT is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SP05 FTT, 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 SP05 FTT registered?

SP05 FTT is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 FTT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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