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RJZ 8

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,255 mi
Last recorded7,255 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 8
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 7,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 7,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 7,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 7,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 6,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,496 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 6,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJZ 8 is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJZ 8, 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 RJZ 8 registered?

RJZ 8 is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RJZ 8 safe to buy?

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