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BCH 524

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,200 mi
Last recorded28,200 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCH 524
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 27,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 15,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 14,541 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 6,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,056 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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BCH 524 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 BCH 524, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BCH 524?

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What year was BCH 524 registered?

BCH 524 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is BCH 524 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCH 524 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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