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G69 YGM

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,810 mi
Last recorded84,810 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG69 YGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension bump stops breaking up

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both - casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf & osr valve stems perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 81,256 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension bump stops breaking up

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both - casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf & osr valve stems perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2019 80,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (resevoir) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Re versing lights not working

Fail 24 May 2018 78,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Re versing lights not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,142 miles

nail offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,922 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 55,914 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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G69 YGM is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G69 YGM, 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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G69 YGM is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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