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X596 JAU

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,051 mi
Last recorded25,051 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 JAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,051 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 25,036 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 25,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 24,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,025 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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X596 JAU is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X596 JAU, 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 X596 JAU registered?

X596 JAU is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X596 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 JAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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