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TNK 401

1991 BMW Z1

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 401
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 129,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,499 miles

Slight play at nearside front and offside front inner track rods/steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2019 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play at nearside front and offside front inner track rods/steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,387 miles

no number plates fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 123,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing 01/04/1986 (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned req to be fitted to o/s/r from 01/04/1980 (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing 01/04/1986 (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front wing cracked

registration plates not fitted imported vehicle

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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TNK 401 is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNK 401, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNK 401 registered?

TNK 401 is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is TNK 401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNK 401 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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