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G181 ADP

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,062 mi
Last recorded24,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 ADP
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,819 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

full engine tray fitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,229 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,229 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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G181 ADP is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 37,156 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 G181 ADP, 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 36 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G181 ADP registered?

G181 ADP is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G181 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G181 ADP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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