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VN05 GSZ

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,974 mi
Last recorded112,974 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 112,974 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,088 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone spindle bush rear of has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,917 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 88,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & has a nail in it close to sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,886 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 79,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,479 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 77,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,990 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,653 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,514 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges + cracks around tread.

Pass 15 May 2012 21,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,406 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Cracks around tread on both front tyres

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 May 2009 12,315 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 May 2008 9,651 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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VN05 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN05 GSZ, 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 VN05 GSZ registered?

VN05 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is VN05 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 GSZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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