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J656 HGK

1992 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,906 mi
Last recorded71,906 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW Z137,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 HGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,680 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,441 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J656 HGK is a 1992 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,984 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 J656 HGK, 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 34 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J656 HGK registered?

J656 HGK is a 1992 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J656 HGK safe to buy?

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