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40 SUY

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,311 mi
Last recorded38,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 SUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,176 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 37,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

battery warning light iluminated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,663 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear tail box outer caseing falling apart

Pass 20 May 2013 36,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear CV joint gaiters are perished

Pass 20 May 2011 36,264 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 36,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 35,911 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 35,345 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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40 SUY is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 37,156 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 40 SUY, 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 36 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 40 SUY registered?

40 SUY is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 40 SUY safe to buy?

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