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G917 EAD

1990 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 EAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,909 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 30,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 28,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 26,672 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,280 miles

reverse lights don't work

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,393 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 24,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,916 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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G917 EAD is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G917 EAD, 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 G917 EAD registered?

G917 EAD is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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