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H688 MPE

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 MPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 87,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,334 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,111 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,551 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 72,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,312 miles

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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H688 MPE is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 H688 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 36 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H688 MPE registered?

H688 MPE is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H688 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H688 MPE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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