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G387 BLD

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 BLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 52,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 52,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,350 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 May 2017 52,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 52,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 51,475 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,654 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 47,998 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 47,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,540 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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G387 BLD is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G387 BLD, 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 G387 BLD registered?

G387 BLD is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G387 BLD safe to buy?

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