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J12 MKS

2025 BMW Z3

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Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2025
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 115,390 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses on vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS + OS sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 6 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 111,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush mounting rotten off leaving roll bar insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 6 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,132 miles

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 101,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 101,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,846 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 100,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 96,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner arches corroded[repaired]

Lower both sill panels corroded/holed[not structural]

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted retaining spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner arches corroded[repaired]

Lower both sill panels corroded/holed[not structural]

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust starting to deteriorate and rear hanger defective

fuel tank straps and fuel pipes corroding

heavy corrosion on underside and parts of suspension,sill getting soft

power steering pipes corroding

slight oil around engine and steering rack

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to turret (2.4.A.3)

exhaust starting to deteriorate and rear hanger defective

fuel tank straps and fuel pipes corroding

heavy corrosion on underside and parts of suspension,sill getting soft

power steering pipes corroding

slight oil around engine and steering rack

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,385 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at the rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle mountings are worn slightly

water in the battery housing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at the rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle mountings are worn slightly

water in the battery housing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,239 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

broken exhaust bracket

corrosion on front and rear suspension componants

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

broken exhaust bracket

corrosion on front and rear suspension componants

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

broken exhaust bracket

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres perished and near legal limit

heavy corrosion under car and suspension componants

Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

broken exhaust bracket

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres perished and near legal limit

heavy corrosion under car and suspension componants

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f ball joint covered with sealer

surface corrosion under car

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,366 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

surface corrosion under car

Pass 28 May 2012 80,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

rear axle casing heavily corroded

surface corrosion around strut top turrets

Fail 25 May 2012 80,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

rear axle casing heavily corroded

surface corrosion around strut top turrets

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,603 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,095 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Nearside front brake is binding

Offside front lower wing and door is damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is heavily corroded

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Nearside front brake is binding

Offside front lower wing and door is damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,687 miles

Exhaust is corroded and in poor condition

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Front undertray is hanging down

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside and nearside tyres are at 1.6mm limit

Offside front 1/4 panel and door are damaged

Power steering pipes are heavily corroded

front brake imbalance is high 23%

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,567 miles

both front and rear tyres on 3mm †mic225/50/zr16 also nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wing repeater slight crack

Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,567 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and both rear tyres on 3mm †mic 225/50/zr16 also nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front wing repeater slight crack

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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J12 MKS is a 2025 BMW Z3 in Green. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J12 MKS, 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 1 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J12 MKS is a 2025 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 December 2025.

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