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F702 TPC

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 TPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 77,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,277 miles

front indicators faded..metal fuel and brake pipes corroding..o/s exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 70,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front indicators faded..metal fuel and brake pipes corroding..o/s exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,461 miles

metal brake pipes corroded osf and both rear wheels slightly bent inner rims

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

metal brake pipes corroded osf and both rear wheels slightly bent inner rims

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,922 miles

both front tyres low on edges.

offside front and both rear wheels slightly distorted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,287 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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F702 TPC is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F702 TPC, 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 F702 TPC registered?

F702 TPC is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F702 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F702 TPC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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