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21 BMW

1992 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,018 mi
Last recorded25,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW Z137,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 24,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 23,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 19,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,641 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,741 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 12,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2010 12,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 12,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,557 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 9,557 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 May 2007 9,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,140 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z1?

Based on 2,874 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Side repeater missing 28
Headlamp aim too high 21
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21 BMW is a 1992 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 21 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 21 BMW registered?

21 BMW is a 1992 BMW Z1, first registered on 9 July 1992.

Is 21 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 BMW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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