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Y12 GEL

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,784 mi
Last recorded74,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 GEL
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 72,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,112 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))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,050 miles

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 17 May 2022 57,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,695 miles

both front tyres are perishing around the tread

Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,449 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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Y12 GEL is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y12 GEL, 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 Y12 GEL registered?

Y12 GEL is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is Y12 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 GEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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