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YC56 LWM

2006 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LWM
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,614 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,139 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 107,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,580 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2017 73,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,595 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,392 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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YC56 LWM is a 2006 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 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 YC56 LWM, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC56 LWM registered?

YC56 LWM is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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