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M22 CAE

1996 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 85,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,875 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Catalyst (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split hose (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,766 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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M22 CAE is a 1996 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M22 CAE, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M22 CAE registered?

M22 CAE is a 1996 BMW Z1, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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