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BMW 992V

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,703 mi
Last recorded45,703 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 992V
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,703 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 45,701 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,906 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,312 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,545 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,526 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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BMW 992V is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BMW 992V, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 992V?

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What year was BMW 992V registered?

BMW 992V is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is BMW 992V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 992V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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