BMW 630
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc
L18 DCDMOT history
L18 DCD is a silver petrol BMW 630 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 124,243 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DCD
- 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
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DCD was last recorded at 124,243 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,241 miles · 21 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,243 miles
- 2024 – 124,241 miles
- 2022 – 117,644 miles
- 2021 – 109,549 miles
- 2020 – 109,546 miles
- 2019 – 98,627 miles
- 2018 – 94,575 miles
- 2017 – 84,888 miles
- 2016 – 82,230 miles
- 2015 – 75,370 miles
- 2014 – 67,182 miles
- 2013 – 62,090 miles
- 2012 – 57,092 miles
- 2011 – 48,713 miles
- 2010 – 40,876 miles
- 2008 – 19,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,243 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front brake discs worn & lipped on inner surfaces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
O/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn lumpy on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,243 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 124,243 miles
- Test number
- 857254990885
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail124,241 miles (+6,597)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,241 miles
- Test number
- 365818660474
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,644 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,644 miles
- Test number
- 150492139833
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & lipped on inner surfaces
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm
Fail117,641 miles (+8,092)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,641 miles
- Test number
- 764874031598
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & lipped on inner surfaces
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm
Pass109,549 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 109,549 miles
- Test number
- 882991177028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,546 miles (+10,919)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,546 miles
- Test number
- 716808791812
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 245/45/r19-102y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 275/35/r19-100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass98,627 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,627 miles
- Test number
- 551335714776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,575 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 94,575 miles
- Test number
- 147014864241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn lumpy on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,574 miles (+9,686)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,574 miles
- Test number
- 285577511520
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn lumpy on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,888 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,888 miles
- Test number
- 813178826709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt fluffing and slow to retract
Fail84,880 miles (+2,650)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,880 miles
- Test number
- 375027785659
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt fluffing and slow to retract
Pass82,230 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 82,230 miles
- Test number
- 887151075356
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail82,230 miles (+6,860)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,230 miles
- Test number
- 861199526193
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 75,370 miles
- Test number
- 966639105054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,360 miles (+8,178)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,360 miles
- Test number
- 378949405007
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass67,182 miles (+5,092)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,182 miles
- Test number
- 348108404040
- NoteBrake pipes greased
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,090 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,090 miles
- Test number
- 575581213072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,092 miles (+8,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 57,092 miles
- Test number
- 227351312000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,713 miles (+7,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,713 miles
- Test number
- 825537201090
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass40,876 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,876 miles
- Test number
- 931948500001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,866 miles (+21,576)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,866 miles
- Test number
- 161857100483
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass19,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 19,290 miles
- Test number
- 582602288111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 DCD
- Does L18 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DCD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DCD?
- The MOT on L18 DCD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 DCD done?
- L18 DCD was recorded at 124,243 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
- Has L18 DCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DCD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 DCD 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 L18 DCD find?
- L18 DCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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