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F147 DDY

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,626 mi
Last recorded56,626 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 DDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,398 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner is damaged at the front of the wheel and around top suspension mounting point

brake servo vacuum hose appears narrowed but full vacuum function is achieved .

power steering hose weeping at joint [from reservoir to power steering rack]

slight fluctuation at front brake discs

some movement at lower steering column bush or mount [obscured by rubber grommet & trims]

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,198 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,080 miles

Lower steering column bush has play

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs speed sensor loom (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs speed sensor loom (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch liner has two fixings missing but not insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pipe from master cylinder loose

slight play in both inner track rod end joints

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 32,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn low & uneavenly on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread becoming low

Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,442 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 31,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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F147 DDY is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F147 DDY, 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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F147 DDY is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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