BMW Z3 R42LFG has 12 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 BMW Z3 has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 18,428 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 13:29.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 days on Sunday 1st November 2026.

R42LFG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 202718,428 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 202527TH JUNE 202617,836 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 202517,829 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED5TH MAY 20234TH MAY 202417,487 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20223RD JULY 202317,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20215TH APRIL 202216,794 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH MAY 201910TH NOVEMBER 202016,448 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 201810TH MAY 201916,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Badly Perished And Require Replacing Due To Age
PASSED14TH MARCH 201113TH MARCH 201215,718 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 200817TH JUNE 200915,176 MI
FAILED17TH JUNE 200815,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  4. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED26TH JULY 200625TH JULY 20079,380 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R42LFG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

R42LFG MOT Comments

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R42LFG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 18,428 miles | Average yearly mileage: 635 miles

R42LFG FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration R42LFG was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 18,428 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 635 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R42LFG has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 4 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 days on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does R42LFG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 R42LFG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R42LFG Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 R42LFG does have Tax. Read more

When does R42LFG Tax expire?

The current Tax for R42LFG will expire in 2 days on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R42LFG MOT expire?

The current MOT for R42LFG will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027. Read more

When did R42LFG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R42LFG was on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 13:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R42LFG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for R42LFG we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R42LFG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for R42LFG we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R42LFG?

R42LFG is registered as a 1997 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has R42LFG done?

The odometer reading for R42LFG at the last MOT in June 2026 was 18,428 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 635 miles per year. Read more

How old is R42LFG?

The vehicle R42LFG was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 4th August 1997. Read more

What colour is R42LFG?

The official colour of R42LFG is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R42LFG have?

R42LFG has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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