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OTT 1W

1991 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,631 mi
Last recorded39,631 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 1W
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,631 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 39,629 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 39,503 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,252 miles

Front Lower suspension arms have slight movement in rear bushes.

Pass 24 May 2019 38,062 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,382 miles

front lower arm rear bushes have slight play.

Fail 16 May 2018 37,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arm rear bushes have slight play.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,210 miles

front lower arms have slight play in rear bushes.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bulge in side wall.

front lower arms have slight play in rear bushes.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,042 miles

air intake pipe split

some oxidisation on metal brake pipes

some play in front lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 37,042 miles

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

air intake pipe split

some oxidisation on metal brake pipes

some play in front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,935 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE SPLIT AND CAUSING IDLE PROBLEMS

NUMBER PLATES MODIFIED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS

Pass 2 May 2013 36,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 36,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under tray rear fixings working loose in fibre glass.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,672 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Some noise from front brakes.

Pass 3 May 2011 36,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,007 miles

front lower suspension arm,rear bushes starting to perish.

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 6 May 2009 35,727 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,127 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,124 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 32,890 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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OTT 1W is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 60,748 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 OTT 1W, 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 35 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OTT 1W is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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