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C5 NVA

1990 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 125,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres slight splitting in tread

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,503 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2013 120,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around power steering resivoir & pipes

o/s door window not secured in runners

o/s rear tyre small buldge on inner wall

Fail 20 Mar 2012 113,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around power steering resivoir & pipes

o/s door window not secured in runners

o/s rear tyre small buldge on inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,902 miles

oil leak

slight play n/s rack joint

Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

slight play n/s rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,388 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 105,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,372 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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C5 NVA is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C5 NVA, 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 C5 NVA registered?

C5 NVA is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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