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BMW Z4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

J66 GYBMOT history

J66 GYB is a grey petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

J66 GYB grey BMW Z4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,992 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GYB was last recorded at 99,992 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,893 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,099 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,992 miles
  • 2025 – 97,893 miles
  • 2024 – 95,104 miles
  • 2023 – 85,863 miles
  • 2022 – 79,065 miles
  • 2021 – 77,279 miles
  • 2019 – 75,235 miles
  • 2018 – 72,428 miles
  • 2017 – 69,276 miles
  • 2016 – 63,435 miles
  • 2015 – 55,517 miles
  • 2014 – 47,795 miles
  • 2013 – 45,489 miles
  • 2012 – 40,998 miles
  • 2011 – 34,805 miles
  • 2010 – 29,817 miles
  • 2009 – 23,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,992 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,992 miles (+2,099)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    352547821025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,893 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    525884064239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,104 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    719119775452
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,863 miles (+6,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    337070519122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front supported section / rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,065 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    265339655332
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,279 miles (+2,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    451798164522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,235 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    558712285151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,226 miles (+2,798)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    460090334661
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,428 miles (+3,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    442436781469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in light
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wheel
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  10. Pass69,276 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    745336354284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,191 miles (+5,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    925723485346
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass63,435 miles (+7,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    675874729159
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass55,517 miles (+7,722)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    389739095058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower arm ball joints have slight play
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NoteBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • NoteRear brake pads are starting to get low

  14. Pass47,795 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    577850504155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,489 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    108053273263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,998 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    425469562216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    706455061248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,798 miles (+4,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    149925161257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass29,817 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    963906660278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,630 miles
    Test number
    392141979278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 GYB

Does J66 GYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 GYB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 GYB?
The MOT on J66 GYB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 GYB done?
J66 GYB was recorded at 99,992 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has J66 GYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GYB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J66 GYB 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 J66 GYB find?
J66 GYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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