BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T506 NVWMOT history
T506 NVW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,562 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T506 NVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T506 NVW was last recorded at 97,562 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,477 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 85 miles
- Average per year
- 3,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,562 miles
- 2025 – 94,563 miles
- 2024 – 91,164 miles
- 2022 – 87,771 miles
- 2021 – 86,841 miles
- 2019 – 86,384 miles
- 2018 – 81,124 miles
- 2017 – 75,481 miles
- 2016 – 73,929 miles
- 2014 – 69,120 miles
- 2013 – 64,977 miles
- 2012 – 58,003 miles
- 2011 – 50,874 miles
- 2009 – 43,741 miles
- 2008 – 40,838 miles
- 2007 – 33,219 miles
- 2006 – 29,085 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,562 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Slight engine oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen chipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,562 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,562 miles
- Test number
- 203799966919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,477 miles (+2,914)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,477 miles
- Test number
- 182099587384
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,563 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 94,563 miles
- Test number
- 449595184694
- AdvisorySlight oil leak.
Pass91,164 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,164 miles
- Test number
- 879519995659
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
Fail91,164 miles (+3,393)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,164 miles
- Test number
- 122363939031
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (225/50/16 92W) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (225/50/16 92W) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (225/50/16 92W) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (225/50/16 92W) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
Pass87,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,771 miles
- Test number
- 350692398340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,771 miles (+930)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,771 miles
- Test number
- 955723965179
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,841 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,841 miles
- Test number
- 143964611311
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,841 miles (+457)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,841 miles
- Test number
- 401623639635
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,384 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 155778340141
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail86,384 miles (+5,260)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 324155443377
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass81,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,124 miles
- Test number
- 209427617958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded outers both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fail81,123 miles (+5,642)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 314829807420
- FailureFront Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded outers both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,481 miles (+1,552)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,481 miles
- Test number
- 882290544862
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust support bracket corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
Pass73,929 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,929 miles
- Test number
- 421245495657
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,915 miles (+4,795)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,915 miles
- Test number
- 402023472075
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,120 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 69,120 miles
- Test number
- 109953734193
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail69,118 miles (+4,141)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,118 miles
- Test number
- 668533134160
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,977 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,977 miles
- Test number
- 749751453153
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,977 miles (+6,974)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,977 miles
- Test number
- 888881953110
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,003 miles (+7,129)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,003 miles
- Test number
- 615017612159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,874 miles (+7,133)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,874 miles
- Test number
- 667024141162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,741 miles (+2,903)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,741 miles
- Test number
- 443417689187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,838 miles (+7,619)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,838 miles
- Test number
- 961334408280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,219 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,219 miles
- Test number
- 412215427255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 29,085 miles
- Test number
- 344497426258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T506 NVW
- Does T506 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T506 NVW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T506 NVW?
- The MOT on T506 NVW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T506 NVW done?
- T506 NVW was recorded at 97,562 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
- Has T506 NVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T506 NVW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T506 NVW 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 T506 NVW find?
- T506 NVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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