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YH05 FFY

2005 BMW 630

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,837 mi
Last recorded136,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 63081,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 FFY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 136,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 136,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,273 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 128,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 126,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,926 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,906 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,808 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 75,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 60,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 29,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,475 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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YH05 FFY is a 2005 BMW 630 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH05 FFY, 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 YH05 FFY registered?

YH05 FFY is a 2005 BMW 630, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 FFY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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