MOT Status
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225,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking oil
Offside Front tyre low inner edge
Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Center fuel pipes corroded
Off side rear tyre bold inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak engine & gearbox
Rear exhaust box poor condition
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Center fuel pipes corroded
Off side rear tyre bold inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak engine & gearbox
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES
FUEL CAP SEAL WORN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BELOW LEGAL LIMIT INNER EDGE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
REVERSING LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES
FUEL CAP SEAL WORN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BELOW LEGAL LIMIT INNER EDGE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
REVERSING LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING
EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres slightly out of shape
fuel pipes underside of vehicle rusty corroded poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s and n/s inner steering rack joints slight play
o/s/f and n/s/f indicators showing white light
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
*** Metal fuel pipes at nearside rear or VERY badly corroded !! ***
Hand brake readings low on offside rear brakes. ( brakes may need attention / repair )
Offside front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall
Slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW Z1?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BMZ 990 is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BMZ 990, 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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BMZ 990 is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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