1996 BMW Z1 2.5L Petrol · M22 CAE
1996 BMW Z1 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 85,934 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z1
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 85,934 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
M22 CAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 85,934 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M22 CAE Odometer History
- 23/02/202281,874 km
- 09/03/202281,875 km+1 km
- 09/02/202385,934 km+4,059 km
- 09/02/202385,934 km
Average of roughly 4,225 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M22 CAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW Z1 (M22 CAE) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Catalyst (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split hose (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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