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JBZ 1

1991 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW Z160,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 96,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 96,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 96,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 96,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,018 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 94,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,240 miles

N/S/F Shock obsorber play

Pass 31 May 2014 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 92,938 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 92,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded n/s centre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 87,113 miles

both front drop links worn

front indicators slightly different colour

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,595 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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JBZ 1 is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JBZ 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 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 JBZ 1 registered?

JBZ 1 is a 1991 BMW Z1, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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