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H796 XWW

1991 BMW Z1

Purple Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 XWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 68,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside nearside and offside (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre srubbed out on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,660 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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H796 XWW is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Purple with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H796 XWW, 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 H796 XWW registered?

H796 XWW is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H796 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H796 XWW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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