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NAR 1

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,378 mi
Last recorded56,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAR 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,474 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 44,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,542 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,519 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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NAR 1 is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAR 1, 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 NAR 1 registered?

NAR 1 is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is NAR 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAR 1 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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