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1111 XE

2002 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,975 mi
Last recorded12,975 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z815,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 XE
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 12,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 11,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 11,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 11,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 11,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 10,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 10,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 9,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,459 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z8?

Based on 1,980 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 18
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 10
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1111 XE is a 2002 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z8 fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1111 XE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1111 XE registered?

1111 XE is a 2002 BMW Z8, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is 1111 XE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1111 XE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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