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MCZ 1

1989 BMW Z1

Green Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,262 mi
Last recorded47,262 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,997 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,800 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 46,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort very low indicating adjustment or replacement required

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,688 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,899 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 44,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MCZ 1 is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Green with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,207 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 MCZ 1, 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 37 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCZ 1 registered?

MCZ 1 is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is MCZ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 1 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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