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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

F3 HCBMOT history

F3 HCB is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 46,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

F3 HCB blue BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,461 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 HCB was last recorded at 46,461 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,460 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,461 miles
  • 2025 – 41,548 miles
  • 2024 – 39,851 miles
  • 2023 – 36,255 miles
  • 2022 – 34,052 miles
  • 2021 – 31,867 miles
  • 2020 – 30,098 miles
  • 2019 – 27,551 miles
  • 2018 – 23,754 miles
  • 2017 – 21,070 miles
  • 2015 – 20,518 miles
  • 2014 – 20,016 miles
  • 2013 – 19,619 miles
  • 2011 – 18,842 miles
  • 2010 – 16,954 miles
  • 2009 – 14,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,461 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    528479695830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail46,460 miles (+4,912)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    675089893027
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass41,548 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    222071102832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,851 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    156487661604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail39,850 miles (+3,595)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    395118782084
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass36,255 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    233134448383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,052 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,052 miles
    Test number
    433228292186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,867 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,867 miles
    Test number
    604382618893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,098 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    572168698280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass27,551 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    947788211694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,524 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    720473457014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    662911229950
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail23,754 miles (+2,684)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    787448150486
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass21,070 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,070 miles
    Test number
    167905455390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,518 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,518 miles
    Test number
    158311155400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,016 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,016 miles
    Test number
    485121644070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,619 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    767542633078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,842 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,842 miles
    Test number
    937158131255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,954 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    574056130269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,448 miles
    Test number
    111297839236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 HCB

Does F3 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 HCB is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 HCB?
The MOT on F3 HCB is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 HCB done?
F3 HCB was recorded at 46,461 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,937 miles a year.
Has F3 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 HCB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 HCB 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 F3 HCB find?
F3 HCB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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