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N12 GEL

2000 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,115 mi
Last recorded28,115 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z822,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 27,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 24,960 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 24,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 23,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 20,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,159 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 20,159 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 18,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 18,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,841 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,505 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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N12 GEL is a 2000 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,493 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 N12 GEL, 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 26 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 N12 GEL registered?

N12 GEL is a 2000 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is N12 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 GEL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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