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G234 EBL

1990 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,512 mi
Last recorded20,512 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 20,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,416 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 20,415 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,322 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,589 miles

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

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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G234 EBL is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G234 EBL, 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 G234 EBL registered?

G234 EBL is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G234 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G234 EBL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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