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F79 ENV

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,402 mi
Last recorded199,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 ENV
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 199,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 195,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 189,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 188,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 187,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 186,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 186,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 185,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 185,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 185,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 185,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 182,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 182,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 181,382 miles

rear brake discs wrong size.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 181,348 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake discs wrong size.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 174,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 167,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 187,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 163,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 163,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 149,726 miles

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

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 140,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 140,297 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear silencer badly coroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,830 miles

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

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

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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F79 ENV is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F79 ENV, 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

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What year was F79 ENV registered?

F79 ENV is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F79 ENV safe to buy?

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