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S19 GEM

2012 BMW Z3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests42 (30 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,376 mi
Last recorded72,376 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z38,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake discs starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs, steering track rod ends and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

hazard warning switch slight damage

nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm, inner edge worn low

power steering hose slightly damp/ slight oil leak

rear reverse lamps not working

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2026 72,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake discs starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs, steering track rod ends and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

hazard warning switch slight damage

nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm, inner edge worn low

power steering hose slightly damp/ slight oil leak

rear reverse lamps not working

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,861 miles

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp

rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Jun 2024 137,478 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 137,477 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,426 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brakes slight binding

both rear brake discs starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

power steering hose slightly damp

rear reverse lamps not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,874 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake discs starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

power steering hose slightly damp

rear reverse lamps not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the shoulders of the tread

Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the shoulders of the tread

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,259 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,614 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

a bag light on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

a bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 25,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,102 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S19 GEM is a 2012 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S19 GEM, 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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S19 GEM is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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