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OY12 OLR

2012 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,574 mi
Last recorded7,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z38,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 7,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 7,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 7,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 6,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 6,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 5,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY12 OLR is a 2012 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OY12 OLR, 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.

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What year was OY12 OLR registered?

OY12 OLR is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is OY12 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 OLR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY12 OLR have outstanding finance?

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