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F958 OJO

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 OJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 42,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 40,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 40,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knock on steering column but no play found

Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,003 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

knock on steering column but no play found

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,634 miles

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

Offside Rear side light slightly dimmer than nearside

slight knock from steering column bottom coupling

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,255 miles

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

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)

slight knock from steering column around bottom universal joint area

Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring loom (1.9.2a)

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

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)

slight knock from steering column around bottom universal joint area

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,581 miles

slight noise from steering column when under load

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight noise from steering column when under load

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,065 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,047 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 18,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 14,134 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 7,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 3,503 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,892 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,892 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,790 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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F958 OJO is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 F958 OJO, 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 F958 OJO registered?

F958 OJO is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F958 OJO safe to buy?

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