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G674 AVL

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 24,717 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn,urgent (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box, heavy corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2025 23,849 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 23,840 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 22,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,450 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,427 miles

EXHAUST BACK-BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED

Fail 26 Mar 2019 22,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.75 mm ON INNER GROOVE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK-BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 19,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 16,691 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 16,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G674 AVL is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G674 AVL, 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 G674 AVL registered?

G674 AVL is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G674 AVL safe to buy?

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