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M155 AGT

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 AGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 30,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 30,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays

Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays

Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine & undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 17,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 17,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 17,026 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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M155 AGT is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M155 AGT, 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 M155 AGT registered?

M155 AGT is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is M155 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 AGT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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