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F497 YPR

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,081 mi
Last recorded39,081 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 YPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 36,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 35,562 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 34,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,889 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack has slight play at nearside

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

Fail 17 May 2010 38,869 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack has slight play at nearside

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F497 YPR is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F497 YPR, 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 F497 YPR registered?

F497 YPR is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 17 June 1989.

Is F497 YPR safe to buy?

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