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K156 KOO

1992 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW Z137,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 KOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 124,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,570 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 123,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,552 miles

Front Both front tyres cracking in threaded area

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 119,087 miles

Large under tray fitted at front obscuring many components.

Nearside rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,126 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 116,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer condition

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,404 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 113,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs starting to corrode slighy

front flasher lens faded slightly

rear discs starting to corrode slightly

surface corrosion on steering and suspension parts

Pass 16 Jul 2007 112,851 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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K156 KOO is a 1992 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K156 KOO, 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 K156 KOO registered?

K156 KOO is a 1992 BMW Z1, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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