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G587 WGU

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG587 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,766 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,477 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 79,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driverside lower suspension arm raer bush incorrectly aligned.

oil leak

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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G587 WGU is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G587 WGU, 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 G587 WGU registered?

G587 WGU is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G587 WGU safe to buy?

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