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Bmw Z1

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 106 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

106

Best Year

1990 (83%)

Years Covered

1

About the Bmw Z1

The Bmw Z1 has been tested 106 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1990 to 1990), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 106 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 83%. With just a 0 point spread, the Z1 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the Z1 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2494cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£430
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,427
Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw Z1?

vs national average+1% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average-5% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Bmw Z1 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199083%10667,480 mi

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