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IAZ 1

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,724 mi
Last recorded17,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,696 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 17,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 17,496 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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IAZ 1 is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,207 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 IAZ 1, 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 37 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 IAZ 1 registered?

IAZ 1 is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is IAZ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 1 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IAZ 1 have outstanding finance?

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