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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

J66 HDHMOT history

J66 HDH is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
120,750 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HDH was last recorded at 120,750 miles on 20 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,745 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,750 miles
  • 2025 – 113,729 miles
  • 2024 – 109,865 miles
  • 2023 – 106,702 miles
  • 2022 – 105,088 miles
  • 2021 – 101,477 miles
  • 2019 – 98,099 miles
  • 2018 – 90,714 miles
  • 2017 – 82,580 miles
  • 2016 – 80,898 miles
  • 2015 – 71,795 miles
  • 2014 – 66,256 miles
  • 2013 – 62,529 miles
  • 2011 – 57,321 miles
  • 2010 – 51,990 miles
  • 2009 – 46,656 miles
  • 2008 – 40,017 miles
  • 2007 – 33,784 miles
  • 2006 – 24,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,750 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,750 miles
    Test number
    486078171903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,745 miles (+7,016)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,745 miles
    Test number
    383687043039
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT INNER TIE RODS !!!!!!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,729 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    927189552086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass109,865 miles (+3,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,865 miles
    Test number
    176655614465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights starting to discolour and spread beam (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight wear in outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    683186236737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail106,702 miles (+1,614)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    597937306326
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid`s fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid`s fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,088 miles (+3,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    513451614684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,477 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    463399894094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail101,471 miles (+3,372)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    371079298080
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass98,099 miles (+7,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,099 miles
    Test number
    289097212606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrded

  11. Pass90,714 miles (+26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    854446116768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades smeary

  12. Fail90,688 miles (+8,108)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    120786436232
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades smeary

  13. Pass82,580 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    144003312019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,898 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    141838266788
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,795 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    736798575083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,766 miles (+5,510)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    598707675020
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight chip on outside wall

  17. Pass66,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    677903134132
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail66,256 miles (+3,727)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    277338824488
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass62,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    756579193031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,529 miles (+5,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    855364983083
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass57,321 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    118275351393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  22. Fail57,321 miles (+5,331)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    715644551394
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn

  23. Pass51,990 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    390147420341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    192314529376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,656 miles (+6,639)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    534564329386
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release stiff

  26. Pass40,017 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    870506898216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,784 miles
    Test number
    552618137312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail33,784 miles (+9,511)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,784 miles
    Test number
    720708037354
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,273 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    270243836306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about J66 HDH

Does J66 HDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HDH is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HDH?
The MOT on J66 HDH is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HDH done?
J66 HDH was recorded at 120,750 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has J66 HDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HDH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 HDH 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 HDH find?
J66 HDH passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, and 1 more.

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