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F329 SUL

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,543 mi
Last recorded61,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF329 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 61,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2023 60,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 58,824 miles

rear fog light switch sticky

dampness at nearside front subframe area

Fail 5 May 2022 58,824 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

dampness at nearside front subframe area

rear fog light switch sticky

Pass 25 May 2021 58,048 miles

nearside beam image slightly distorted

Pass 14 May 2020 57,148 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 57,148 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,302 miles

fog light switch stiff

front no.plate slightly small

Fail 28 Feb 2019 55,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog light switch stiff

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,917 miles

fog light switch tempremental

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,336 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop perished

offside rear suspension bump stop perished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,243 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2012 49,249 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE NOT IN BRAKE PAD AND HANGING FREE !

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH STICKING

Pass 8 May 2012 49,249 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE NOT IN BRAKE PAD AND HANGING FREE !

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH STICKING

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 44,993 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 44,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.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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F329 SUL is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F329 SUL, 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 F329 SUL registered?

F329 SUL is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F329 SUL safe to buy?

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