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F9 DPW

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,237 mi
Last recorded37,237 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 DPW
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,237 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 34,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 27,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,606 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,747 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 21,574 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 20,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust is blowing slightly and fouling the rear anti-roll bar

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,455 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,709 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 18,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 17,890 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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F9 DPW is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F9 DPW, 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 F9 DPW registered?

F9 DPW is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F9 DPW safe to buy?

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