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F680 LHO

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 LHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,594 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,676 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 May 2015 53,256 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 52,184 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 52,184 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,672 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,357 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,742 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 37,488 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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F680 LHO is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F680 LHO, 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 F680 LHO registered?

F680 LHO is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F680 LHO safe to buy?

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