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X969 UYX

2001 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,942 mi
Last recorded51,942 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 UYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,369 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X969 UYX is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 X969 UYX, 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 X969 UYX registered?

X969 UYX is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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