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G571 MGJ

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,661 miles

rear fog lamp switch sticks slightly

Pass 12 May 2017 68,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,451 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 65,462 miles

exhaust outer shield corroded

slight oil residue lower engine

Pass 10 May 2012 64,447 miles

N/side rear disc appears to slightly warped

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,746 miles

Advise foglamp switch sticking

Advise osf indicator lense starting to show some white light

Advise slight play in steerng column

Advise wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,717 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 62,717 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 62,155 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe corroded

o/s washer jet not in good working order

slight oil leak from engine bay

Pass 17 May 2008 61,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,617 miles

o/s washer jet inop/pipe broken

oil leaks generally

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,390 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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G571 MGJ is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,207 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 G571 MGJ, 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 37 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G571 MGJ registered?

G571 MGJ is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G571 MGJ safe to buy?

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