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ST08 VGF

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 VGF
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 126,363 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 126,267 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,259 miles

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

Offside Rear brake lag - 26% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear both tyres wearing / feathering inner edges

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,727 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing / starting to lose shape inner edge

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,714 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 11 Jan 2024 108,714 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

vehicle fitted with under floor trays

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,146 miles

Front Inner face heavily corroded

engine covers fitted covering components

oil leak from gear box area

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges and surface cracks on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of n/s and o/s front discs pitted/scored

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,166 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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ST08 VGF is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ST08 VGF, 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 ST08 VGF registered?

ST08 VGF is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is ST08 VGF safe to buy?

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