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F956 RML

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,149 mi
Last recorded41,149 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 RML
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,149 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2013 27,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 27,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,597 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,240 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 27,164 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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F956 RML is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F956 RML, 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 F956 RML registered?

F956 RML is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F956 RML safe to buy?

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