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M12 ETY

2004 BMW Z1

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ETY
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,371 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 86,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side light intermittantly inop

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,794 miles

cracks in tread area of both front tyres

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 82,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,688 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,371 miles

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

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

steering arm slightly plaing both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,367 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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M12 ETY is a 2004 BMW Z1 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a BMW Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M12 ETY, 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 22 years old, this BMW Z1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 ETY registered?

M12 ETY is a 2004 BMW Z1, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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