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XSY 257

2007 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,018 mi
Last recorded130,018 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 63074,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 257
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,018 miles

underside coated in underseal inc all brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit--2.5--3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit---2.5--3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 103,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side brake grabbing before off side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit--2.5--3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit---2.5--3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,120 miles

Front Both front coil springs not seated correctly.

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper blades clearing with but rubber hard and judders

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,796 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,619 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2015 48,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf brake pipe swollen

osf brake pipe swollen

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 25,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 20,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2011 20,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 16,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XSY 257 is a 2007 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 74,226 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 XSY 257, 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 19 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XSY 257 is a 2007 BMW 630, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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