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H662 MPE

1991 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,177 mi
Last recorded129,177 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH662 MPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 129,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 129,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 128,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 128,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

fog light switch faulty

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,724 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 128,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,973 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 127,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 125,429 miles

Off side front tyre wall cut (not to cords)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre wall cut (not to cords)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 110,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 98,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 94,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 94,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H662 MPE is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H662 MPE, 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 H662 MPE registered?

H662 MPE is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H662 MPE safe to buy?

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