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BMW 21R

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,569 mi
Last recorded44,569 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 21R
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,315 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,637 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BMW 21R is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,207 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 BMW 21R, 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 37 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMW 21R registered?

BMW 21R is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is BMW 21R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 21R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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