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MIG 1525

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,193 mi
Last recorded164,193 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 1525
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 164,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 163,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 162,959 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 162,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 162,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 160,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 158,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,336 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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MIG 1525 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MIG 1525, 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

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What year was MIG 1525 registered?

MIG 1525 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is MIG 1525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIG 1525 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MIG 1525 have outstanding finance?

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