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PJ61 OCZ

2012 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,155 mi
Last recorded7,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z38,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 OCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 7,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 6,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 6,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 6,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 5,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 5,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 4,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 4,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,263 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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PJ61 OCZ is a 2012 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PJ61 OCZ, 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

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What year was PJ61 OCZ registered?

PJ61 OCZ is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is PJ61 OCZ safe to buy?

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