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H542 OEE

1990 BMW Z1

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,179 mi
Last recorded4,179 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 4,179 miles

Slight bind from NSR brake

Slight leak from powersteering rack

Slight play in steering

Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,160 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 4,154 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,075 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 4,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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H542 OEE is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H542 OEE, 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 H542 OEE registered?

H542 OEE is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H542 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H542 OEE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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