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BMW Z1

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 2,494 cc

511 BADMOT history

511 BAD is a black petrol BMW Z1 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,686 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
82 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
511 BAD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

511 BAD was last recorded at 54,686 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,043 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
82 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,686 miles
  • 2022 – 54,043 miles
  • 2021 – 53,953 miles
  • 2020 – 53,848 miles
  • 2019 – 53,813 miles
  • 2018 – 53,725 miles
  • 2017 – 53,658 miles
  • 2016 – 53,632 miles
  • 2015 – 53,615 miles
  • 2014 – 53,581 miles
  • 2013 – 53,516 miles
  • 2012 – 53,459 miles
  • 2010 – 53,422 miles
  • 2008 – 53,192 miles
  • 2007 – 53,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    248954229818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass54,611 km (+269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,611 km
    Test number
    704380358200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,342 km (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,342 km
    Test number
    837794602563
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass54,242 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,242 km
    Test number
    807772707034
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass54,043 miles (+90)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    434296407515
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass53,953 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    178805104109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,848 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    388550775248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,813 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,813 miles
    Test number
    878160553816
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished in tread pattern
  9. Pass53,725 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    847154219195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,658 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    521976748827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,632 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    973733367273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,615 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    481243560931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,581 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    239695784142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,516 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    449777493156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,459 miles
    Test number
    376069552133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,448 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,448 km
    Test number
    469855571118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,422 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    170684870102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,417 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    821207360168
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass53,215 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,215 km
    Test number
    304647369114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,215 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 km
    Test number
    743906669138
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  21. Pass53,192 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    570312878191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    530063897047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 511 BAD

What vehicle is registration 511 BAD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 511 BAD on a black petrol BMW Z1 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 511 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 511 BAD is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 511 BAD?
The MOT on 511 BAD is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 511 BAD done?
511 BAD was recorded at 54,686 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 82 miles a year.
Has 511 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 511 BAD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on 511 BAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 511 BAD find?
511 BAD passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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