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EB 44

2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,080 mi
Last recorded13,080 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB 44
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 13,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 11,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 10,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 13,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 9,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 9,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned wrong side (4.5.4 (a))

Front front tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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EB 44 is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EB 44, 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 EB 44?

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What year was EB 44 registered?

EB 44 is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is EB 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB 44 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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