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BMW 630

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

L5 BNWMOT history

L5 BNW is a silver petrol BMW 630 first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
202,572 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
630
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BNW was last recorded at 202,572 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 24,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,981 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
24,591 miles
Average per year
9,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,572 miles
  • 2021 – 177,981 miles
  • 2020 – 152,099 miles
  • 2019 – 142,282 miles
  • 2018 – 140,929 miles
  • 2017 – 136,392 miles
  • 2016 – 131,943 miles
  • 2015 – 126,399 miles
  • 2014 – 125,713 miles
  • 2013 – 119,319 miles
  • 2012 – 108,094 miles
  • 2011 – 105,371 miles
  • 2010 – 82,738 miles
  • 2009 – 61,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,572 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    202,572 miles
    Test number
    777416210487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass313,241 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    313,241 km
    Test number
    278351358833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail313,241 km1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,241 km
    Test number
    570217592901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested joint leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass177,981 miles (+25,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,981 miles
    Test number
    977175885883
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass152,099 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    733412211640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,282 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    692343370692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,929 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    499310751858
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass136,392 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,392 miles
    Test number
    872457610574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass131,943 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    874619254837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass126,399 miles (+686)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    758907545075
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass125,713 miles (+6,394)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,713 miles
    Test number
    718977694033
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass119,319 miles (+11,225)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    207852213127
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low & uneven wear inner edges
    • NoteTpms lamp on
  13. Fail108,094 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    217887512483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteJacking point block missing o/s/f
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.
  14. Pass108,094 miles (+2,723)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    657057312196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteJacking point block missing o/s/f
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.
  15. Pass105,371 miles (+22,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    267582261249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass82,738 miles (+20,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    274830730222
    • 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)
  17. Pass61,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    730130039277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BNW

Does L5 BNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BNW expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BNW?
The MOT on L5 BNW expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BNW done?
L5 BNW was recorded at 202,572 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 9,592 miles a year.
Has L5 BNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BNW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 BNW 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 L5 BNW find?
L5 BNW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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