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Y5 PAL

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,806 mi
Last recorded60,806 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 PAL
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 58,654 miles

colour of both rear indicators

condition of all rear suspension arm bushs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2023 57,061 miles

colour both rear indicators

condition n/s/r and o/s/r inner suspension arm bushs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,049 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

colour of both rear indicators

corrosion both front and rear part of both main brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,373 miles

corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,212 miles

condition of rear suspension arm bushs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,093 miles

colour of both rear indicators

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

Fail 17 Dec 2019 51,093 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

colour of both rear indicators

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion rear part of n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,397 miles

colour both rear indicators

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes and both front brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2019 48,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

colour both rear indicators

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes and both front brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,046 miles

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

uneven wear both front tyres-inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,042 miles

both front tyres 2mm on edges

both rear indicators fading

wear on front brake discs and pads

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2-3mm

front pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc's slightly pitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing smooth on the extreme inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 25,804 miles

offside front tyre wearing smooth on the extreme inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 20,491 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y5 PAL is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y5 PAL, 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.

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What year was Y5 PAL registered?

Y5 PAL is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is Y5 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 PAL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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