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2006 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XML
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 154,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 141,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest moving slightly

Offside Front Lower Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked/cut and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked/cut and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread has exposed chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread has exposed chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest moving slightly

Offside Front Lower Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked/cut and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked/cut and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,487 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,080 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge,and cuts in worn area

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,595 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,693 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 59,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,856 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,837 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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VO56 XML is a 2006 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO56 XML, 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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VO56 XML is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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