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FX06 VCT

2006 BMW 630

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 63077,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VCT
MakeBMW
Model630
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Aug 2024 138,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 128,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,546 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,920 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

parking brake no reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,920 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

parking brake no reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,998 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked and perished and show splits in the tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,418 miles

front tyres almost bald on very edges

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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FX06 VCT is a 2006 BMW 630 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 630 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 77,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX06 VCT, 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 20 years old, this BMW 630 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX06 VCT registered?

FX06 VCT is a 2006 BMW 630, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is FX06 VCT safe to buy?

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