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AM08 BFY

2008 BMW 630

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BFY
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 27 Jan 2023 103,346 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,576 miles

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

Windscreen sunstrip encroaches into swept area , should be removed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bulged (MARKED) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 82,337 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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AM08 BFY is a 2008 BMW 630 in Black 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 AM08 BFY, 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 AM08 BFY registered?

AM08 BFY is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AM08 BFY safe to buy?

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