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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

206 CUBMOT history

206 CUB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

206 CUB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
87,548 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
206 CUB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

206 CUB was last recorded at 87,548 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,451 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,548 miles
  • 2022 – 87,451 miles
  • 2019 – 87,216 miles
  • 2018 – 86,276 miles
  • 2017 – 85,710 miles
  • 2016 – 85,225 miles
  • 2015 – 84,277 miles
  • 2014 – 83,807 miles
  • 2013 – 82,278 miles
  • 2012 – 82,177 miles
  • 2011 – 81,909 miles
  • 2010 – 80,800 miles
  • 2009 – 79,316 miles
  • 2008 – 78,102 miles
  • 2006 – 70,592 miles
  • 2005 – 65,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • All Under Side And Suspension Components Have Excessive Surface Corrosion Not Effecting Structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,548 miles (+97)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    694399548135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,451 miles (+3)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    347830693904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Under Side And Suspension Components Have Excessive Surface Corrosion Not Effecting Structure
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Engine Mount Rubbers Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking + Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,448 miles (+232)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,448 miles
    Test number
    815419677875
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Excessively Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Under Side And Suspension Components Have Excessive Surface Corrosion Not Effecting Structure
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking + Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,216 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    978365239879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhuast deteriated

  5. Fail87,198 miles (+922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    948046273744
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, still secure
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps starting to fade due to age

  6. Pass86,276 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    945314024675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass85,710 miles (+485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    466464148553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished with age

  8. Pass85,225 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    391261459969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre split and perished with age
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass84,277 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    486479595032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail84,268 miles (+461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    257031295002
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass83,807 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    308848404146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,278 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    775954813177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,177 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    129730692454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,909 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,909 miles
    Test number
    215254111297
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play at n/s mirror
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f bush

  15. Fail81,909 miles (+1,109)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,909 miles
    Test number
    698423511210
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play at n/s mirror
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f bush

  16. Fail80,800 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    482496080122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust been damaged rear bent out of shape, car has bumped something

  17. Pass80,800 miles (+1,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    490656280187
    • NoteExhaust been damaged rear bent out of shape, car has bumped something

  18. Pass79,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    213106679160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,316 miles (+1,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    463106079109
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass78,102 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    131970498198
    • AdvisoryLower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteWiring to rear brake pads broken off pads

  21. Fail78,102 miles (+7,510)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    253206888453
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteWiring to rear brake pads broken off pads

  22. Pass70,592 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    192530456287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    510107815284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 206 CUB

What vehicle is registration 206 CUB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 206 CUB on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Oct 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 206 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 206 CUB expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 206 CUB?
The MOT on 206 CUB expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 206 CUB done?
206 CUB was recorded at 87,548 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has 206 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 206 CUB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on 206 CUB 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 206 CUB find?
206 CUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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