CarVerify

Free Car Check

F46 DOP

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,347 mi
Last recorded130,347 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 DOP
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 129,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 129,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 129,557 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 129,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,350 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW Z1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F46 DOP is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F46 DOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F46 DOP?

You can check the full history of F46 DOP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F46 DOP registered?

F46 DOP is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F46 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F46 DOP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F46 DOP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F46 DOP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.