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FT61 TJX

2012 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,640 mi
Last recorded11,640 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z38,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 TJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 11,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 11,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 11,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 11,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 10,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,676 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 9,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 7,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 7,621 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 6,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 5,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 5,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 4,849 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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FT61 TJX is a 2012 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 8,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT61 TJX, 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 14 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT61 TJX?

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What year was FT61 TJX registered?

FT61 TJX is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is FT61 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 TJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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