BMW 3 Series
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
VBW 206MOT history
VBW 206 is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 155,304 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VBW 206
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VBW 206 was last recorded at 155,304 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,185 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,119 miles
- Average per year
- 3,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,304 miles
- 2025 – 153,185 miles
- 2024 – 151,337 miles
- 2023 – 149,700 miles
- 2022 – 147,670 miles
- 2021 – 145,349 miles
- 2020 – 144,252 miles
- 2019 – 142,884 miles
- 2018 – 140,316 miles
- 2017 – 137,417 miles
- 2016 – 134,425 miles
- 2015 – 129,748 miles
- 2014 – 125,984 miles
- 2013 – 125,954 miles
- 2012 – 120,698 miles
- 2011 – 111,411 miles
- 2010 – 103,209 miles
- 2009 – 91,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 155,304 miles
- Test number
- 448630062443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,304 miles (+2,119)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,304 miles
- Test number
- 994356575616
- Repaired at testFront Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass153,185 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 153,185 miles
- Test number
- 710008664192
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,337 miles (+1,637)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 151,337 miles
- Test number
- 717322200721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank stained of diesel
Pass149,700 miles (+2,030)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 149,700 miles
- Test number
- 705451967217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass147,670 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 147,670 miles
- Test number
- 936618021222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,642 miles (+2,293)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,642 miles
- Test number
- 341451478821
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass145,349 miles (+1,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 145,349 miles
- Test number
- 250665439457
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rec renewal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEvidence of fuel leak to underside of vehicle coverings prevent further assessment
Pass144,252 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 144,252 miles
- Test number
- 434188349190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,884 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,884 miles
- Test number
- 441771335250
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,316 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 140,316 miles
- Test number
- 259709940212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,263 miles (+2,846)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,263 miles
- Test number
- 889831102820
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,417 miles (+2,992)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,417 miles
- Test number
- 791279766419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCut in n/s/r tyre not showing cording
Pass134,425 miles (+4,677)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,425 miles
- Test number
- 260345772019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear has cut in tread not exposing cording
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear has cut in tread not exposing cording
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass129,748 miles (+3,764)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 129,748 miles
- Test number
- 986342465177
- NoteN/s/r tyre has cut but not expsoing cording
- NoteO/s/r tyre has cut but not exposing cording
Pass125,984 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,984 miles
- Test number
- 316682884112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,954 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 125,954 miles
- Test number
- 389615373407
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass120,698 miles (+9,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 120,698 miles
- Test number
- 795554452204
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,411 miles (+3,119)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 111,411 miles
- Test number
- 709575751208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,292 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 108,292 miles
- Test number
- 197937781004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,209 miles (+11,290)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 103,209 miles
- Test number
- 432911190039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,919 miles
- Test number
- 670277089040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VBW 206
- What vehicle is registration VBW 206 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VBW 206 on a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. 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 VBW 206 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBW 206 is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VBW 206?
- The MOT on VBW 206 is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VBW 206 done?
- VBW 206 was recorded at 155,304 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
- Has VBW 206 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VBW 206 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on VBW 206 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 VBW 206 find?
- VBW 206 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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