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AAZ 102

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 102
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,783 miles

Both rear cv boots have build up of grease. However no holes or damage found.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly works only on turns not straight ahead (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes minor corrosion.

minor oil leak near gearbox.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not in accordance to requirements. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not in accordance to requirements. (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear cv boots have build up of grease. However no holes or damage found.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly works only on turns not straight ahead (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes minor corrosion.

minor oil leak near gearbox.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 104,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,145 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 98,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 90,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,558 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 77,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,710 miles

centre of rear tyres wearing close

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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AAZ 102 is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 37,156 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 Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAZ 102, 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 36 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 AAZ 102 registered?

AAZ 102 is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is AAZ 102 safe to buy?

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