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V24 JAL

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,659 mi
Last recorded39,659 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV24 JAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,911 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,084 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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V24 JAL is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V24 JAL, 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 V24 JAL registered?

V24 JAL is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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