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ONE 2W

1989 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW Z141,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONE 2W
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 50,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 50,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 44,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 37,777 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,495 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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ONE 2W is a 1989 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ONE 2W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONE 2W?

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What year was ONE 2W registered?

ONE 2W is a 1989 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is ONE 2W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONE 2W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONE 2W have outstanding finance?

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