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WV56 SZZ

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 88,369 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 87,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,686 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges and surface cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,929 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine bay covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,193 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,904 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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WV56 SZZ is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV56 SZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 SZZ registered?

WV56 SZZ is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is WV56 SZZ safe to buy?

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