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KCZ 1608

1990 BMW Z1

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

5,539 mi
Last recorded5,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 1608
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 5,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 4,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 4,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 4,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 4,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 4,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 4,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 3,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 3,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 1,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 5,464 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,464 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering pump pulley bearing has play

Fail 7 Jul 2008 5,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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KCZ 1608 is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 37,156 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 KCZ 1608, 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 36 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 KCZ 1608 registered?

KCZ 1608 is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is KCZ 1608 safe to buy?

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