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EJI 94

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 94
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,662 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs are rusty

slight side to side movement at the steering wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2022 121,662 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear brake discs are rusty

slight side to side movement at the steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 119,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,019 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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EJI 94 is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJI 94, 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 EJI 94 registered?

EJI 94 is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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