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G772 YBA

1989 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 YBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 39,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 39,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Topped up brake fluid.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,415 miles

engine has a small oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has a small oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,956 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,120 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 31,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside track rod fitted uneven length/copared with offside

offside and nearside rear tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,558 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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G772 YBA is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 G772 YBA, 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 G772 YBA registered?

G772 YBA is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G772 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G772 YBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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