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YF08 RNY

2008 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 RNY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,189 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,779 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Inner sidewall of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( Nail in the inner sidewall causing a bulge to be exposed. ) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,148 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (RSC) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (RSC) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,790 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 49,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,529 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,242 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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YF08 RNY is a 2008 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 72,310 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 YF08 RNY, 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 18 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 YF08 RNY registered?

YF08 RNY is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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