BMW 630 (2009)
2009 BMW 630
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2009 BMW 630. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2009 BMW 630
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 137 | 84.8% | 2.48 |
| Diesel (2%) | 3 | 94.4% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 BMW 630 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 BMW 630 vehicles fall between 54,168 and 87,335 miles.
2009 BMW 630 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 BMW 630
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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52.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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48.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.3%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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38.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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