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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S42 LLXMOT history

S42 LLX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S42 LLX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,327 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 LLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 LLX was last recorded at 66,327 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,943 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
1,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,327 miles
  • 2025 – 64,943 miles
  • 2024 – 63,871 miles
  • 2022 – 61,940 miles
  • 2021 – 58,752 miles
  • 2020 – 57,888 miles
  • 2019 – 57,822 miles
  • 2018 – 57,186 miles
  • 2017 – 55,916 miles
  • 2016 – 54,877 miles
  • 2015 – 54,337 miles
  • 2014 – 53,865 miles
  • 2013 – 52,796 miles
  • 2012 – 52,189 miles
  • 2011 – 51,456 miles
  • 2010 – 50,894 miles
  • 2009 – 50,251 miles
  • 2008 – 49,484 miles
  • 2007 – 46,900 miles
  • 2006 – 45,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,327 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    639273252715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    928459622317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,941 miles (+1,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    371217629053
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,871 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    723417665034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,869 miles (+1,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    223542114848
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,940 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    537221750369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass58,752 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    999958277522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,888 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    141927391643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,822 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    475340816514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,186 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    311259999158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    115911053509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,916 miles (+1,039)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    413507783983
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  13. Pass54,877 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    731274744175
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    818908425191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,337 miles (+472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    767156725167
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass53,865 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    339682524183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,796 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    406519803165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,189 miles (+733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    136631112161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass51,456 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    446908891014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    591716910133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail50,891 miles (+640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    702806310104
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,251 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    522139419147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,484 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    712058708169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,900 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    893013797050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    711678886084
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

Questions about S42 LLX

Does S42 LLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 LLX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 LLX?
The MOT on S42 LLX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 LLX done?
S42 LLX was recorded at 66,327 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 1,012 miles a year.
Has S42 LLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 LLX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 LLX 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 S42 LLX find?
S42 LLX passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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