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BN08 YDB

2008 BMW 630

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YDB
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 115,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,533 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 114,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,173 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 112,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers very poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,351 miles

corroded lips to front and rear brake discs but life on brake pads good.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,shockers and brake pipes in areas.

nearside front side light slightly dimmer than offsidefront.

slight weep of grease from offside rear outer cv boot.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,597 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275-35-19 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,651 miles

o/s/r revers light inop

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,966 miles

both rear tyres wearing iner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,407 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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BN08 YDB is a 2008 BMW 630 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN08 YDB, 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 BN08 YDB registered?

BN08 YDB is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BN08 YDB safe to buy?

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