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X343 OSO

2000 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,700 mi
Last recorded12,700 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z822,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 OSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 12,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 12,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 12,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 12,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 12,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 12,423 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 12,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 12,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 12,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 12,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 11,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 11,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,207 miles

tread cracking on rear tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,030 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,095 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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X343 OSO is a 2000 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X343 OSO, 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 26 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 X343 OSO registered?

X343 OSO is a 2000 BMW Z8, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X343 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X343 OSO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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