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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW Z1. Check any Z1 by registration number below.

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91.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs BMW Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW Z1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW Z1 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.2%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Z1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW Z1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW Z1 performs at MOT across different model years.

1991

Based on 43 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1990

Based on 127 vehicles

83.5%Good
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

12.8%

1989

Based on 86 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.2%

0

Based on 96 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.3%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW Z1

BMW Z1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW Z1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW Z1?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW Z1 is 91.2% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW Z1?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW Z1 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.2%, the BMW Z1 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW Z1?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW Z1?
Typical mileage for the BMW Z1: 47,694 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Z1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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