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5 PDL

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014
Pass 13 Sep 2013

mileage not displayed

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,907 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking should be checked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,580 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,132 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 24,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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5 PDL is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 PDL, 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 25 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 5 PDL registered?

5 PDL is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is 5 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 PDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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