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VU55 VCP

2005 BMW 630

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VCP
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,245 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,667 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,000 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 93,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,872 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail

Fail 6 Sep 2018 83,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 45,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,437 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, 245 45 r18 96w

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,017 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,012 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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VU55 VCP is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VCP, 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 VU55 VCP registered?

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

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