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S42 LLX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 LLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 66,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,943 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 63,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 55,916 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,877 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,337 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 54,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 53,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,735 miles

front tyres cracking

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S42 LLX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S42 LLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S42 LLX?

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What year was S42 LLX registered?

S42 LLX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S42 LLX safe to buy?

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