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H565 GAR

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,734 mi
Last recorded24,734 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 GAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 24,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 24,705 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Wiring loosing casing for brake sensor

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Fitting broken at wing point (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Reduced height coils fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 24,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded A little rust just on the bend at the rear

Pass 17 May 2023 24,486 miles

Idle air bye pass feed rubber perishing

O2 sensor cabling insecure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All have tatty bump stops (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 24,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hardening (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inlet air hose perished

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Perishing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 May 2022 24,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hardening (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inlet air hose perished

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Perishing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mount broke plastic (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,504 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch incomplete

Fail 25 Apr 2018 23,504 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Switch on but won’t switch off (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch incomplete

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,263 miles

All bump stops are being battered due to lowering springs fitted

Fog light switch stiff to operate

Fail 5 Jan 2017 23,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All bump stops are being battered due to lowering springs fitted

Fog light switch stiff to operate

Pass 15 Jul 2015 4 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 22,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.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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H565 GAR is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H565 GAR, 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 H565 GAR registered?

H565 GAR is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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