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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

J66 TTHMOT history

J66 TTH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

J66 TTH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
141,021 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 TTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J66 TTH was last recorded at 141,021 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2025: 139,577 miles, lower than 139,578 miles on 5 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,581 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
5,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,021 miles
  • 2025 – 139,581 miles
  • 2022 – 139,578 miles
  • 2021 – 135,205 miles
  • 2020 – 128,574 miles
  • 2019 – 125,600 miles
  • 2017 – 121,991 miles
  • 2016 – 117,303 miles
  • 2015 – 106,103 miles
  • 2014 – 91,821 miles
  • 2013 – 78,773 miles
  • 2012 – 72,797 miles
  • 2011 – 58,803 miles
  • 2010 – 42,835 miles
  • 2009 – 40,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,021 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,021 miles (+1,440)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    743642770907
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass139,581 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,581 miles
    Test number
    512108844535
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail139,577 miles (-1)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,577 miles
    Test number
    471420268477
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass139,578 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,578 miles
    Test number
    604980476617
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,205 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    336876767450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,205 miles (+6,631)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    887134376999
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,574 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,574 miles
    Test number
    878666496970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,600 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    227616615345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,991 miles (+4,688)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,991 miles
    Test number
    225983102079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass117,303 miles (+11,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,303 miles
    Test number
    392123681667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre

  11. Pass106,103 miles (+14,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    910383620417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass91,821 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    835565154282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,773 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    385284423232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail78,769 miles (+5,972)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    735178113248
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass72,797 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    547515612172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Fail72,797 miles (+13,994)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    379034412117
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass58,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    209603401476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,803 miles (+15,968)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    746903801165
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDuel mass flywheel needs replacing

  19. Pass42,835 miles (+2,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    333950010172
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    680356149174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail40,032 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    722056449117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about J66 TTH

Does J66 TTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 TTH expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 TTH?
The MOT on J66 TTH expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 TTH done?
J66 TTH was recorded at 141,021 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 5,877 miles a year.
Has J66 TTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 TTH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 TTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 TTH find?
J66 TTH failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 11 major defects and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s; horn not working; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 15 more.

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