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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

V66 GSSMOT history

V66 GSS is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
140,868 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V66 GSS was last recorded at 140,868 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 10,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,007 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,861 miles
Average per year
6,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,868 miles
  • 2023 – 130,007 miles
  • 2022 – 118,140 miles
  • 2021 – 106,707 miles
  • 2019 – 98,408 miles
  • 2018 – 87,895 miles
  • 2016 – 78,130 miles
  • 2014 – 62,828 miles
  • 2013 – 57,458 miles
  • 2012 – 51,167 miles
  • 2011 – 45,191 miles
  • 2010 – 39,057 miles
  • 2009 – 34,024 miles
  • 2008 – 22,386 miles
  • 2007 – 18,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,868 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,868 miles (+10,861)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,868 miles
    Test number
    886767843296
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    727128611427
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some testable items

  3. Fail130,007 miles (+11,867)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    326445402824
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some testable items

  4. Pass118,140 miles (+11,433)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    715955678209
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,707 miles (+8,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    297379780352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,408 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    437916162528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,074 miles (+7,179)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    869403742247
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,895 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    892234523657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,130 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    174470289219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,254 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    494964970646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass62,828 miles (+5,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    977591914224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass57,458 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    167136803265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,167 miles (+5,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    907115382167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass45,191 miles (+6,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    337753471143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,057 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    414933690119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail39,023 miles (+4,999)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    772751790184
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,024 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    234834089494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,999 miles (+11,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    404318579193
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass22,386 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    704465558154
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTested wet

  20. Fail22,386 miles (+3,852)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    710245058161
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTested wet

  21. Pass18,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,534 miles
    Test number
    683212577140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 GSS

Does V66 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V66 GSS expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V66 GSS?
The MOT on V66 GSS expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V66 GSS done?
V66 GSS was recorded at 140,868 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
Has V66 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 GSS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V66 GSS 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 V66 GSS find?
V66 GSS failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 11 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 11 more.

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