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LP51 USY

2002 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,339 mi
Last recorded41,339 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z815,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 USY
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,339 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 40,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,932 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,856 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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LP51 USY is a 2002 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP51 USY, 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 LP51 USY registered?

LP51 USY is a 2002 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is LP51 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 USY shows 9 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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