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YC56 RKV

2006 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,831 mi
Last recorded171,831 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 RKV
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 171,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 168,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 168,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,813 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 162,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 155,623 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 155,541 miles

front outer brake pipe sections covered with underseal / grease obscuring inspection

n/s/r lower control arm / rose bushes worn and play detected

n/s/r lower suspension arm - bushes split / worn

o/s/r lower control arm / rose bushes worn and play detected

o/s/r lower suspension arm - bushes split / worn

Fail 15 Mar 2021 155,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant warning lamp staying on

bulb warning lamp staying on

n/s/f outer brake pipe section corroded

n/s/r lower control arm / rose bushes worn and play detected

o/s/r lower control arm / rose bushes worn and play detected

o/s/r lower suspension arm - bushes split / worn

service light staying on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 145,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 145,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear off (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,844 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,990 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 RKV is a 2006 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 RKV registered?

YC56 RKV is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is YC56 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 RKV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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