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G605 UMB

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 UMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 36,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 35,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 35,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 35,515 miles

Front Both perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,379 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

slight play ns rack end

Fail 17 Oct 2015 35,379 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

slight play ns rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,037 miles

Front wiper blades splitting.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,569 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper bladse starting to split

osf tyre wall slight cut

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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G605 UMB is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G605 UMB, 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 G605 UMB registered?

G605 UMB is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G605 UMB safe to buy?

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