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LE51 XFU

2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,082 mi
Last recorded16,082 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 16,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,080 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 13,593 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,138 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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LE51 XFU is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE51 XFU, 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.

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What year was LE51 XFU registered?

LE51 XFU is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LE51 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 XFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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