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YA08 BYS

2008 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BYS
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,846 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2025 99,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 99,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,142 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,142 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 51,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,309 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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YA08 BYS is a 2008 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA08 BYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 BYS registered?

YA08 BYS is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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