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WG08 XMJ

2008 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,546 mi
Last recorded126,546 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,620 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 108,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,866 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 58,866 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)

E M L light on

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,431 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking bleed nipple loose (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,061 miles

off side front tyre starting too wear on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,032 miles

drivers wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,473 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,352 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres bald on inner edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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WG08 XMJ is a 2008 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG08 XMJ, 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.

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What year was WG08 XMJ registered?

WG08 XMJ is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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