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H794 DUF

1991 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,336 mi
Last recorded60,336 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH794 DUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,131 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,105 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,887 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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H794 DUF is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H794 DUF, 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 H794 DUF registered?

H794 DUF is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H794 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H794 DUF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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