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G989 SGN

1990 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 SGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,031 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight signs of fuel residue on pipe to fuel filter, (around pipe jiont to hose).

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,078 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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G989 SGN is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G989 SGN, 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 G989 SGN registered?

G989 SGN is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G989 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G989 SGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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