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TW04 FAT

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

187,471 mi
Last recorded187,471 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW04 FAT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 187,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 176,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 171,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 165,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,742 miles

under trays fitted.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,959 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 107,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 101,493 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,197 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 88,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,101 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 35,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 35,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,264 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,679 miles

both rear tyres cut

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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TW04 FAT is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TW04 FAT, 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 TW04 FAT registered?

TW04 FAT is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is TW04 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW04 FAT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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