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YJ61 LNG

2012 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z38,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 LNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 15,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 15,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 12,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 8,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 7,661 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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YJ61 LNG is a 2012 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ61 LNG, 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 YJ61 LNG registered?

YJ61 LNG is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is YJ61 LNG safe to buy?

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