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BMW 630

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L5 NEAMOT history

L5 NEA is a blue petrol BMW 630 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,378 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
630
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NEA was last recorded at 107,378 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 5,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,248 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,130 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,378 miles
  • 2025 – 102,248 miles
  • 2024 – 97,652 miles
  • 2023 – 92,765 miles
  • 2022 – 88,399 miles
  • 2021 – 85,739 miles
  • 2020 – 83,476 miles
  • 2019 – 76,345 miles
  • 2018 – 69,411 miles
  • 2017 – 63,869 miles
  • 2016 – 58,343 miles
  • 2015 – 51,865 miles
  • 2014 – 44,673 miles
  • 2013 – 36,443 miles
  • 2012 – 26,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,378 miles (+5,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,378 miles
    Test number
    151928066105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass102,248 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    788062929171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail102,246 miles (+4,594)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    358572379081
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,652 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    250203349947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,765 miles (+4,366)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    567304411535
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  6. Pass88,399 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    910006506641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,399 miles (+2,660)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    454161224755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass85,739 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    559339560050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,739 miles (+2,263)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    679762225246
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    440476418969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,473 miles (+7,128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    622667653425
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass76,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    205415100051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,345 miles (+6,934)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    333576378096
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass69,411 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,411 miles
    Test number
    927126110520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,869 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    618378124745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,343 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    819286646666
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,865 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,865 miles
    Test number
    198303865416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,673 miles (+8,230)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    956470364051
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass36,443 miles (+9,552)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    168871063099
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    669563872088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NEA

Does L5 NEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NEA is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NEA?
The MOT on L5 NEA is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NEA done?
L5 NEA was recorded at 107,378 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has L5 NEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NEA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 NEA 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 NEA find?
L5 NEA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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