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W8 RLJ

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,433 mi
Last recorded137,433 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 135,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 132,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 132,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,543 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 114,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,765 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 104,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,870 miles

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 17 Nov 2012 59,362 miles

nearside rear inner tyre slightly cut

Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both the front tyres are smooth on the edge,s.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,738 miles

both the front tyres are smooth on the edge,s.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,292 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs coroded on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W8 RLJ is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W8 RLJ, 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 W8 RLJ registered?

W8 RLJ is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is W8 RLJ safe to buy?

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