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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V646 NUBMOT history

V646 NUB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

V646 NUB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
126,372 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V646 NUB
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
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V646 NUB was last recorded at 126,372 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 6,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,414 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,958 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,372 miles
  • 2021 – 119,414 miles
  • 2019 – 112,796 miles
  • 2018 – 112,700 miles
  • 2017 – 110,245 miles
  • 2016 – 107,871 miles
  • 2012 – 100,546 miles
  • 2010 – 91,413 miles
  • 2009 – 85,808 miles
  • 2008 – 68,950 miles
  • 2007 – 55,757 miles
  • 2006 – 53,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,372 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,372 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    134599612426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,414 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,414 miles
    Test number
    987418941045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,796 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    719594478671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,700 miles (+2,455)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    601476805540
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroded - Bolted panel non structural

  5. Pass110,245 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    208093613635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear under sills slight corrosion

  6. Pass107,871 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,871 miles
    Test number
    615587955647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,870 miles (+4,037)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,870 miles
    Test number
    341422401618
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass103,833 miles (+3,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    524901900763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass100,546 miles (+21)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    885769402001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOriginally failed for ABS light illuminated...when vehicle returned for repairs ABS operating as normal according to manufacturers specifications

  10. Fail100,525 miles (+9,112)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,525 miles
    Test number
    375077102062
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,413 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    170278900350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,808 miles (+16,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    901179599222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass68,950 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    750810668072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,913 miles (+13,156)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    882001458020
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass55,757 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,757 miles
    Test number
    342236847038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,709 miles (+2,533)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    144529237427
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    380312346071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V646 NUB

Does V646 NUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V646 NUB expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V646 NUB?
The MOT on V646 NUB expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V646 NUB done?
V646 NUB was recorded at 126,372 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has V646 NUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V646 NUB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V646 NUB 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 V646 NUB find?
V646 NUB passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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