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66 VSX

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,842 mi
Last recorded3,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 VSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 3,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 3,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 3,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 2,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 4,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,805 miles

engine cover and under trays

Fail 31 Aug 2017 3,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2016 3,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 3,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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66 VSX is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 66 VSX, 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

How do I check the history of 66 VSX?

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What year was 66 VSX registered?

66 VSX is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is 66 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 VSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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