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YC08 XAX

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 XAX
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,499 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 124,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,826 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 105,756 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,044 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ha slightly long travel but no deemed excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,353 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,778 miles

Offside Front slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,930 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 73,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,417 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC08 XAX is a 2008 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 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 YC08 XAX, 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.

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What year was YC08 XAX registered?

YC08 XAX is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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