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V8 JEL

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,526 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,955 miles

Hight sensor for zenon lights broken.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,857 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,491 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,306 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 27,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,586 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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V8 JEL is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V8 JEL, 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 V8 JEL registered?

V8 JEL is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is V8 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 JEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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