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S474 DAX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,172 mi
Last recorded25,172 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 DAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 25,172 miles

Drivers seat loose in track

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 25,063 miles

Drivers seat loose in track

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 24,925 miles

Drivers seat loose in track

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 24,674 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Drivers seat loose in track

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 24,544 miles

Drivers seat loose in track

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,091 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,995 miles

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

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

repaires to n/s + o/s centre floors

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,530 miles

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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S474 DAX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S474 DAX, 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

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What year was S474 DAX registered?

S474 DAX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S474 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 DAX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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