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G128 ELB

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,499 mi
Last recorded6,499 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 6,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 6,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 5,729 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 5,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 5,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 5,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 5,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 4,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,547 miles

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

lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 4,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 3,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

o/s/f tyre split inner sidewall and low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,710 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished and low on inner edge

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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G128 ELB is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G128 ELB, 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 G128 ELB registered?

G128 ELB is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G128 ELB safe to buy?

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