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C20 APW

2008 BMW 630

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63072,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 APW
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 111,905 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 104,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,683 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,516 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges advise replacement

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,061 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,060 miles

n/s rear tyre bold on inner edge ,also split ,advise replacement a.s.a.p

o/s front tyre starting to wear low on shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,206 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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C20 APW is a 2008 BMW 630 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C20 APW, 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.

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What year was C20 APW registered?

C20 APW is a 2008 BMW 630, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is C20 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 APW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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