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R888 RGH

2000 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z822,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 RGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,771 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,785 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,841 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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R888 RGH is a 2000 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R888 RGH, 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.

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What year was R888 RGH registered?

R888 RGH is a 2000 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is R888 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 RGH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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