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RE02 VJM

2002 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,782 mi
Last recorded71,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW Z815,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,782 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 68,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RE02 VJM is a 2002 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,951 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 RE02 VJM, 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 24 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 RE02 VJM registered?

RE02 VJM is a 2002 BMW Z8, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is RE02 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VJM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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