BMW Z1 (1991)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 153 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • 2025 km as of the time of this listing: Oil service including brake fluid, plus timing belt and tensioner pulley replaced
  • 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
  • Interior: black leather upholstery with a graphic pattern
  • TÜV valid until 04/27
  • Equipment:
  • Bastuck AGA with TÜV approval

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Dream Black.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted.
  • There are cracks on both door locks and the fuel cap. (Photos 62, 69, 70)
  • On the left rear fender, the mounting point for the door lock has broken off. (Photos 87)
  • The hood shows heavy signs of wear and should be repainted.
  • Minor rust spots are present as described in the condition report.
  • The black folding roof is in good condition.
  • The underbody shows signs of wear and scratches. (Photos 132)
  • Several noticeable scratches on the body. (Photos 84, 85)

  Interior

  • The car has a black leather interior with a graphic pattern on the seat surfaces.
  • Leather upholstery with visible patina. (Image 93)
  • The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
  • The carpet in the trunk is worn in one spot. (Image 111)

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • The engine compartment is complete and well-maintained for its age, with visible signs of wear and slight soiling on individual components.
  • The inline six-cylinder engine starts immediately, builds oil pressure right away, and runs quietly and smoothly at idle without any fluctuations in RPM.
  • Engine operation, the belt drive, and the exhaust appear clean; throttle response is immediate.
  • The last maintenance was performed on 03/06/2025.

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: more than 5
  • The mileage is partially verifiable.

  Service History

  • 2025: Oil service, including brake fluid, timing belt, and tensioner pulley replaced
  • 2023: Control arm replaced; water pump for the heater replaced
  • 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 with a manual transmission. 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. The service record is available but 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 satisfactory 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 slight signs of wear; the carpet in the trunk is worn in one spot. 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.