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H505 PNO

1991 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,333 mi
Last recorded38,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH505 PNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,410 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,912 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,841 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 53,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,463 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 48,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H505 PNO is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 60,748 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 H505 PNO, 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 35 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H505 PNO registered?

H505 PNO is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H505 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H505 PNO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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