BMW Z1 (1990)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 122 images
• Video
• Under the same ownership since 1990; the BMW was purchased from BMW as a demonstration vehicle (where it was registered for only 3 days) and has since been re-registered just once from a business to a private owner—all records are traceable
• Mileage of 147,671 kilometers, partially verifiable
• Last service performed in June 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1990
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-six with 125 kW / 170 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Top Red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through May 2028, H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• The BMW is finished in Toprot
• The body is in well-maintained condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle has been partially repainted but has never been in an accident.
• There are small cracks in the body; see Photo 86
• The tires have been replaced. The tread depth on all tires is 7.6 mm (Photo 9)

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in good condition with age-related wear
• The radio and odometer are malfunctioning. Less than 1,000 km have been driven since the odometer stopped working
• Overall, the interior appears well-maintained and is in line with the vehicle’s age

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
• The 2.5-liter inline-six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• It does not have a replacement engine.
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly
• The last service was performed in June 2026
• The vehicle has passed its recent TÜV inspection and is valid through May 2028
• The front shock absorbers have been replaced.
• Known technical defects: Radio is defective and the odometer is defective

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Number of owners: 2; the first owner was BMW (demo vehicle), and the Z1 was subsequently re-registered from a business to a private owner. It has therefore been in the same ownership since 1990
• The vehicle has never been in an accident

Service History

• Service record book available, but not complete
• Last service performed in June 2026
• New tires
• New front shock absorbers
• Last timing belt replacement: 2020

Documents

• Vehicle documents available (Image 114)
• Service record book available, but not complete (Images 104–106)
• Vehicle documentation (Images 112–113)

Summary

For sale is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Toprot with a black leather interior, manual transmission, and a 2.5-liter inline-six engine producing 170 PS. The odometer reading is 147,671 kilometers, and the mileage history is partially verifiable. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, has been owned by the same owner since 1990, is registered, accident-free, and has an “H” registration as well as a TÜV inspection valid through May 2028. The body is in good condition, has been partially repainted, and shows minor cracks, which are visible in the photo documentation. The interior is also in good condition, with age-appropriate patina. Mechanically, the vehicle was last serviced in June 2026, at which time the TÜV certification was renewed, new tires were installed, and the front shock absorbers were replaced. The tread depth on all tires is 7.6 mm. The radio and odometer are known to be defective.