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BMW 630

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

K40 AKUMOT history

K40 AKU is a silver petrol BMW 630 first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,691 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 AKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
630
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 AKU was last recorded at 133,691 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,689 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,691 miles
  • 2025 – 123,760 miles
  • 2024 – 120,138 miles
  • 2023 – 114,242 miles
  • 2022 – 109,652 miles
  • 2021 – 103,610 miles
  • 2020 – 97,570 miles
  • 2019 – 91,470 miles
  • 2018 – 85,502 miles
  • 2017 – 75,394 miles
  • 2016 – 66,613 miles
  • 2015 – 59,732 miles
  • 2014 – 53,135 miles
  • 2013 – 46,153 miles
  • 2012 – 40,344 miles
  • 2011 – 34,616 miles
  • 2010 – 29,784 miles
  • 2009 – 24,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,691 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,691 miles
    Test number
    382018212687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail133,689 miles (+9,929)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    219166326363
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,760 miles (+3,622)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    272471694732
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,138 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,138 miles
    Test number
    520051381308
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,138 miles (+5,896)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,138 miles
    Test number
    224341377946
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,242 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    936330203326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass109,652 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    903408321376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail109,618 miles (+6,008)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,618 miles
    Test number
    298876451534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,610 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,610 miles
    Test number
    599559950536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    259915827235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail97,569 miles (+6,099)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,569 miles
    Test number
    107644042893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass91,470 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    767568533459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,502 miles (+10,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    836415008960
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,394 miles (+8,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    789869034879
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront undertray
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass66,613 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    234104279970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,732 miles (+6,597)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    165449155022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front suspension arm bush has medium play
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm bush has medium play

  17. Pass53,135 miles (+6,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    569337454006
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,153 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    867227453004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,344 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    169175452031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,616 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    668667251092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,784 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    452087030021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,546 miles
    Test number
    852823649043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 AKU

Does K40 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 AKU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 AKU?
The MOT on K40 AKU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 AKU done?
K40 AKU was recorded at 133,691 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,421 miles a year.
Has K40 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 AKU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 AKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 AKU find?
K40 AKU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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