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G31 WYK

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,260 mi
Last recorded47,260 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 WYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,260 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 47,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 46,308 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2021 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 35,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,124 miles

slight deterioration to front indicator lenses

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,728 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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G31 WYK is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G31 WYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G31 WYK registered?

G31 WYK is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G31 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G31 WYK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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