BMW 630
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc
L70 SPWMOT history
L70 SPW is a blue petrol BMW 630 first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 186,867 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 SPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 630
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L70 SPW was last recorded at 186,867 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,250 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,617 miles
- Average per year
- 7,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,867 miles
- 2025 – 180,250 miles
- 2024 – 173,899 miles
- 2023 – 168,264 miles
- 2022 – 163,557 miles
- 2021 – 157,166 miles
- 2020 – 150,807 miles
- 2019 – 142,031 miles
- 2018 – 129,872 miles
- 2017 – 120,529 miles
- 2016 – 108,258 miles
- 2015 – 94,891 miles
- 2014 – 84,649 miles
- 2013 – 81,443 miles
- 2012 – 76,069 miles
- 2011 – 70,148 miles
- 2010 – 61,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail186,867 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail186,867 miles (+6,617)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,867 miles
- Test number
- 707456243846
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass180,250 miles (+6,351)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 180,250 miles
- Test number
- 233312303880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass173,899 miles (+5,635)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,899 miles
- Test number
- 382996307050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,264 miles (+4,707)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,264 miles
- Test number
- 207424302967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,557 miles (+6,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 163,557 miles
- Test number
- 441350297025
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,166 miles (+6,359)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 157,166 miles
- Test number
- 340798231393
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,807 miles (+8,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 150,807 miles
- Test number
- 540113838104
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges - 245/45/18
Pass142,031 miles (+12,159)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,031 miles
- Test number
- 900745218299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,872 miles (+9,343)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 129,872 miles
- Test number
- 122397504184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,529 miles (+12,271)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 120,529 miles
- Test number
- 455481644333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,258 miles (+13,367)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,258 miles
- Test number
- 246424655844
- 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)
- AdvisoryAll tyres cracked on tread
Pass94,891 miles (+10,242)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,891 miles
- Test number
- 909814523553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,649 miles (+3,206)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,649 miles
- Test number
- 177256674214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,443 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,443 miles
- Test number
- 269771573043
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail81,443 miles (+5,374)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,443 miles
- Test number
- 838161873038
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,069 miles (+5,921)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,069 miles
- Test number
- 758719562079
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass70,148 miles (+8,441)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,148 miles
- Test number
- 225278281049
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,707 miles
- Test number
- 230866670019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,707 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,707 miles
- Test number
- 121936170411
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L70 SPW
- Does L70 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 SPW expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 SPW?
- The MOT on L70 SPW expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 SPW done?
- L70 SPW was recorded at 186,867 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,540 miles a year.
- Has L70 SPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 SPW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 SPW 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 L70 SPW find?
- L70 SPW failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; power steering fluid reservoir empty; power steering inoperative, and 6 more.
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