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G11 RTG

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 RTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,318 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 50,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,895 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 50,888 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 50,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 49,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,617 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G11 RTG is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G11 RTG, 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 G11 RTG registered?

G11 RTG is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G11 RTG safe to buy?

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