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BMW 630

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

Y5 PHLMOT history

Y5 PHL is a silver petrol BMW 630 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,098 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 PHL
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 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 PHL was last recorded at 160,098 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,594 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,504 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,098 miles
  • 2024 – 158,594 miles
  • 2023 – 156,630 miles
  • 2022 – 154,611 miles
  • 2021 – 153,282 miles
  • 2019 – 143,283 miles
  • 2018 – 122,237 miles
  • 2017 – 113,473 miles
  • 2016 – 103,542 miles
  • 2015 – 92,499 miles
  • 2014 – 87,349 miles
  • 2013 – 86,525 miles
  • 2012 – 82,080 miles
  • 2011 – 78,380 miles
  • 2010 – 71,175 miles
  • 2009 – 66,383 miles
  • 2008 – 61,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,098 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,098 miles (+1,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,098 miles
    Test number
    761698372595
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass158,594 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,594 miles
    Test number
    833067611142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass156,630 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,630 miles
    Test number
    346926831884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under floor (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass154,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,611 miles
    Test number
    634546271451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail154,611 miles (+1,329)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,611 miles
    Test number
    279323319098
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass153,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,282 miles
    Test number
    825416581862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail153,282 miles (+9,999)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,282 miles
    Test number
    979356451799
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass143,283 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    904125237229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail143,281 miles (+21,044)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,281 miles
    Test number
    874253494336
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass122,237 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    234441108968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail122,236 miles (+8,763)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    274836765239
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass113,473 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,473 miles
    Test number
    794498989676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail113,472 miles (+9,930)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    590538178800
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass103,542 miles (+11,043)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    958150281836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,499 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    238946495035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,349 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    366192774445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass86,525 miles (+4,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    936362953288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass82,080 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    316778962483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,380 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,380 miles
    Test number
    475256461255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,175 miles (+4,792)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    652534560275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRun flat puncture warning light on
  21. Pass66,383 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    242948669291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    913286368233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y5 PHL

Does Y5 PHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 PHL is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 PHL?
The MOT on Y5 PHL is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 PHL done?
Y5 PHL was recorded at 160,098 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has Y5 PHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 PHL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 PHL 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 Y5 PHL find?
Y5 PHL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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