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B1 MDY

1991 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 137,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 136,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 134,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 133,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 130,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 127,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,184 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 113,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,721 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 108,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 105,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 102,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 86,477 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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B1 MDY is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1991 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 60,748 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 B1 MDY, 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 35 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 MDY registered?

B1 MDY is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B1 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 MDY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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