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OY12 ZCZ

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,030 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 56,388 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,735 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,801 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vibration from front brakes

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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OY12 ZCZ is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY12 ZCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY12 ZCZ registered?

OY12 ZCZ is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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