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X28 DMW

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,912 mi
Last recorded77,912 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 DMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 77,831 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 77,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 77,345 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 77,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 76,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,334 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X28 DMW is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X28 DMW, 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 X28 DMW registered?

X28 DMW is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is X28 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X28 DMW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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