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PAR 99

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,594 mi
Last recorded3,594 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAR 99
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 3,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 5,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 5,586 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 5,578 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 5,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 5,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 5,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 5,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 5,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 5,469 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 5,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2012 5,423 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 5,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,252 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 5,252 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 4,512 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 4,497 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside front tyre flat

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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PAR 99 is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PAR 99, 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 PAR 99 registered?

PAR 99 is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is PAR 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAR 99 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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