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G399 GPY

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,966 mi
Last recorded33,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 GPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 33,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 32,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,252 miles

grease leak on nearside rear cv gaiter

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

grease leak on nearside rear cv gaiter

Pass 28 May 2015 26,252 miles

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,252 miles

cracks on both front tyres

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter damp

Pass 17 May 2012 26,252 miles

slight leak on offside rear cv gaiter

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,252 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 20 May 2010 26,252 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,811 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 5 May 2006 24,568 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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G399 GPY is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G399 GPY, 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 G399 GPY registered?

G399 GPY is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G399 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 GPY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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