BMW 630
From 5,704 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 630s fare better: 2009 models pass at 84.5% vs 77.6% for 2005.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 200 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 200 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 186 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 133 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 97 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 88 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 85 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 80 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 79 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 75 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 72 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.2% of 630 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 90.6% while Petrol versions pass at 79.8%, a 11 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2008 | 81.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 80.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 78.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
1 earlier years
| 2005 | 77.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all 630s tested had between 92,108 and 146,040 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,856 median miles, the 630 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 630 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 630 has a 80% MOT pass rate based on 5,704 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 630?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 630 is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 200 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 630 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 630 is 119,856 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 92,108 and 146,040 miles.
Buying a used 630?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80% pass rate and an average repair bill of £111 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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