MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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N/s hand brake effort lower than o/s
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
N/s hand brake effort lower than o/s
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/S handbrake not working as hard as O/S
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyre treads "low"
Small amount of wear in front lower ball joints
Left hand handbrake reading lower than right hand
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z1?
Based on 2,874 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J871 SWL is a 1992 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 J871 SWL, 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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How do I check the history of J871 SWL?
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What year was J871 SWL registered?
J871 SWL is a 1992 BMW Z1, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J871 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J871 SWL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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