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B34 UTY

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 UTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,745 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,394 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,731 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 77,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,249 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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B34 UTY is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 B34 UTY, 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.

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What year was B34 UTY registered?

B34 UTY is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B34 UTY safe to buy?

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