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WF05 MGZ

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,851 mi
Last recorded180,851 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 MGZ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 180,851 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 174,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 167,116 miles

Both inner sill rusty

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 165,810 miles

Both inner sill rusty

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 165,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both inner sill rusty

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 165,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 165,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear, above rear sub-frame and down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear, above rear sub-frame and down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Outer sill and under-body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 159,271 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 159,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 150,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 135,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,746 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 116,360 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,839 miles

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,128 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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WF05 MGZ is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF05 MGZ, 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 WF05 MGZ registered?

WF05 MGZ is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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