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X191 HKY

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 HKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 28,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 27,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 17,590 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 12,131 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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X191 HKY is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X191 HKY, 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

How do I check the history of X191 HKY?

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What year was X191 HKY registered?

X191 HKY is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X191 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X191 HKY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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