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YE55 XMK

2005 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

190,576 mi
Last recorded190,576 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XMK
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 190,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 184,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm, plastic bushing support was misaligned/stood out of bushing before assessing play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt slightly twisted but currently effective in operation

Fail 18 Nov 2024 184,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm, plastic bushing support was misaligned/stood out of bushing before assessing play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt slightly twisted but currently effective in operation

Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,850 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 170,850 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire central (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2023 170,839 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,404 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 162,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2022 162,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large Cut Around Inner Side Wall . Worn Smooth On Inner Edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall, Worn Smooth On Inner Edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,672 miles

3d number plates fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush, airgaps filled with mastik / gripfill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps 'strobe' when ignition first turned on

Headlamp washers not working, HiD headlamps

Fail 20 Oct 2021 147,640 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 previously 'repaired' with mastik / gripfill (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush, airgaps filled with mastik / gripfill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps 'strobe' when ignition first turned on

Headlamp washers not working, HiD headlamps

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,768 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,755 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,004 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 130,766 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 116,733 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 116,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,484 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 101,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,856 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,533 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 XMK is a 2005 BMW 630 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

YE55 XMK is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is YE55 XMK safe to buy?

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