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YE55 XJH

2005 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,017 mi
Last recorded132,017 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XJH
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 132,017 miles

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated still serviceable

Fail 27 Mar 2026 132,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated still serviceable

Pass 21 Feb 2025 127,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 122,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,595 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake performance low 17%

Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,595 miles

Emissions not tested Bad Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45ZR18W Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake performance low 17%

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,257 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,247 miles

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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,045 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,833 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,263 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,383 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,587 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,527 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 32,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,924 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2008 24,659 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 XJH is a 2005 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XJH, 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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YE55 XJH is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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