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B8 AKU

1990 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,797 mi
Last recorded82,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on Rear brake discs

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 82,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,549 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 67,537 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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B8 AKU is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B8 AKU, 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 B8 AKU registered?

B8 AKU is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B8 AKU safe to buy?

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