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VE56 DXG

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,034 mi
Last recorded124,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 DXG
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 124,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 R.F.T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 121,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,093 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 119,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 103,446 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,325 miles

nside front tyre worne in side edge outter edge startin split

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,545 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,896 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,469 miles

Offside front tyre wworn on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,360 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 51,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamps showing on dash

Fail 3 May 2012 51,233 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamps showing on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,060 miles

E.C.U light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.C.U light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,203 miles

hand brake slack

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

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

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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VE56 DXG is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 VE56 DXG, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE56 DXG registered?

VE56 DXG is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is VE56 DXG safe to buy?

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