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WE56 STU

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE56 STU
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 148,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 144,958 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 144,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 144,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Sidewall. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Sensor Wire Damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Sidewall. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 139,596 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,276 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 137,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.440% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,473 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wiper arm bearing has play

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,797 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear BOTH SIDES tyres heavily worn inner edges advise replace

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 124,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear BOTH SIDES tyres heavily worn inner edges advise replace

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,649 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,419 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 10,742 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,656 miles

Nearside 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)

rattle on exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WE56 STU is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 WE56 STU, 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 18 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 WE56 STU registered?

WE56 STU is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is WE56 STU safe to buy?

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