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YE55 XBS

2005 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XBS
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 146,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,020 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 140,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,172 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 130,172 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,581 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 71,480 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,136 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 54,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,049 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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YE55 XBS is a 2005 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YE55 XBS, 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 YE55 XBS registered?

YE55 XBS is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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