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R12 RGP

2009 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,854 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 95,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 181,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2025 181,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,696 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 91,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,800 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 80,800 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 68,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,017 miles

oil level very low

Fail 9 May 2016 50,017 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil level very low

Pass 14 May 2015 42,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,968 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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R12 RGP is a 2009 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R12 RGP, 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 17 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 RGP registered?

R12 RGP is a 2009 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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