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G654 UYL

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,522 mi
Last recorded34,522 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG654 UYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 34,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 32,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 31,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 31,203 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 31,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,413 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,277 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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G654 UYL is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G654 UYL, 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 G654 UYL registered?

G654 UYL is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G654 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G654 UYL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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