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VE05 VHL

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,436 mi
Last recorded190,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VHL
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 190,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 190,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 186,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 182,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 176,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 172,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 170,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 158,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear suspension front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 158,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s o/s (1.7.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear suspension front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 147,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 147,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all brake discs are corroded/worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 145,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on iner edge but no cords exposed

Fail 26 Jul 2014 144,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on iner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 140,258 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

slight smear of front wiper blades

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,507 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,484 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,242 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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VE05 VHL is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey 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 VE05 VHL, 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.

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VE05 VHL is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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