CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU55 ODE

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,696 mi
Last recorded159,696 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ODE
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 159,696 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets slightly blocked but do still provide enough fluid to the screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 159,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,080 miles

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

Offside Front cracking in tyre tread section

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front cracking in tyre tread section

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD SECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose and no access to both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

repair noted to nearside track rod end rubber

Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,983 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 138,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,526 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,450 miles

Both front shocks weak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,545 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 90,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,638 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,638 miles

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

Offside 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
Full BMW 630 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU55 ODE is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU55 ODE, 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

How do I check the history of VU55 ODE?

You can check the full history of VU55 ODE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU55 ODE registered?

VU55 ODE is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 ODE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU55 ODE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU55 ODE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.