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C7 SMH

1991 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,650 mi
Last recorded16,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 16,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 16,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 16,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 16,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 16,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2017 16,375 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose to fuel filter (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,351 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise alternator belt very worn.

advise back box exhuast very corroded.

advise fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 16,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,209 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 16,204 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,139 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,804 miles

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

advise n/s/f steering rack end has slight play.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre cracking on wall.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,087 miles

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

advise n/s/f steering rack end has slight play.

advise n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 14,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,931 miles

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

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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C7 SMH is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 60,748 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 C7 SMH, 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 35 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 SMH registered?

C7 SMH is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C7 SMH safe to buy?

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