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J466 SRX

1991 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,523 mi
Last recorded37,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 SRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,418 miles

oil temp sensor snapped but not leaking oil

Fail 21 Jul 2022 37,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil temp sensor snapped but not leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 35,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,898 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Offside front tyre cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,484 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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J466 SRX is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 J466 SRX, 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 J466 SRX registered?

J466 SRX is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J466 SRX safe to buy?

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