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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T506 RNUMOT history

T506 RNU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,188 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T506 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T506 RNU was last recorded at 99,188 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,158 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,030 miles
Average per year
2,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,188 miles
  • 2025 – 97,158 miles
  • 2024 – 94,078 miles
  • 2023 – 91,855 miles
  • 2022 – 91,305 miles
  • 2021 – 90,105 miles
  • 2014 – 89,643 miles
  • 2013 – 87,828 miles
  • 2012 – 86,238 miles
  • 2011 – 84,547 miles
  • 2010 – 82,756 miles
  • 2009 – 76,602 miles
  • 2008 – 72,268 miles
  • 2007 – 62,451 miles
  • 2006 – 56,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,188 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from rack gator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer edge 225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,188 miles (+2,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    832178792490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass97,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    672685479587
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail97,158 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    474765822391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 wearing inner edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    389324893694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from rack gator (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail94,078 miles (+2,223)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    315778616497
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also warning triangle lamp illuminated (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from rack gator (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,855 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,855 miles
    Test number
    374775489909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,305 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    243025329783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    995292700409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,104 miles (+461)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    817536596875
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre close on inner edge
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,643 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    978855094119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,598 miles (+1,770)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,598 miles
    Test number
    998149384199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass87,828 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    817836073153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    409815982136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail86,238 miles (+1,691)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    309615382133
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,547 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    496943881110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,756 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    770944990119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,602 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    592940139295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged.

  18. Fail76,602 miles (+4,334)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    950447429202
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged.

  19. Pass72,268 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    122032638241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,243 miles (+9,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,243 miles
    Test number
    932361738220
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass62,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    720544057215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,451 miles (+6,335)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    282494057263
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass56,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    532123266233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,116 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    743182566268
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T506 RNU

Does T506 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T506 RNU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T506 RNU?
The MOT on T506 RNU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T506 RNU done?
T506 RNU was recorded at 99,188 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
Has T506 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T506 RNU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T506 RNU 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 RNU find?
T506 RNU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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