BMW Z1 (1991)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 153 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • 2025: Oil service, including brake fluid, as well as replacement of the timing belt and tensioner pulley
  • No. 7180 of 8,000 vehicles built

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1991
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine with 170 PS (125 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Dream Black Metallic
  • Interior: black leather with a graphic pattern
  • TÜV valid until 04/27
  • Features:
  • Bastuck exhaust system with TÜV certification

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is Dream Black Metallic
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted
  • The paint and body are in good condition with age-related signs of wear
  • There are cracks on both door locks and the fuel cap (Photos 62, 69, 70)
  • On the left rear fender, the mounting for the door lock has broken off. (Photos 87)
  • The hood shows signs of wear and should be repainted
  • The soft top was replaced in 2021 and is in very good condition
  • The underbody is in good condition; there is no known rust

  Interior

  • The car has a black leather interior with a graphic pattern on the seat surfaces.
  • The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of wear due to age
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • The inline-six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
  • The manual transmission also shifts smoothly
  • There are no known technical defects
  • The last maintenance was performed on 03/06/2025, including a timing belt replacement

  History

  Ownership History

  • 2023 to present: 6th owner
  • 2020 to 2023: 5th owner
  • 2000 to 2020: 4th owner
  • 1999 to 2000: 3rd owner
  • 1993 to 1999: 2nd owner
  • 1991 to 1993: 1st owner
  • First registration: Germany

  Service History

  • 2025: Oil service, including brake fluid, timing belt, and tensioner pulley replaced
  • 2023: Replaced control arm and water pump for the heater
  • 2021: Alternator mounting bracket replaced
  • 2021: Soft top replaced
  • 2020: Major inspection

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate (Figs. 137, 138)
  • Parts certification (Image 139)
  • TÜV reports (Images 140–143)
  • Service record book available, but not complete (Images 151–153)
  • Invoices for investments since 2020 totaling approximately €5,000 (Images 144–150)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1991 BMW Z1 in Dream Black Metallic with a black leather interior. The vehicle is number 7180 out of a total of 8,000 built, making it one of the most special roadsters in BMW history. The odometer reading is 90,630 kilometers, and the mileage history is partially verifiable. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through April 2027. A service history booklet is available, though it is not complete. Since 2020, approximately 5,000 € has been invested in service and maintenance work, including a major inspection, replacement of the soft top, and—in 2025—an oil service that included brake fluid and a timing belt with tensioner pulley. The body is in well-maintained condition with some repainted areas and known defects such as cracks on both door locks and the fuel cap, a broken mounting bracket on the left rear fender, and a hood that needs repainting. The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of wear. With its limited production run, German first registration, and documented maintenance history, this BMW Z1 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of an exceptional BMW roadster.