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Y167 CLC

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,951 mi
Last recorded10,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 CLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 10,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 10,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 10,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 10,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 10,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 9,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 9,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,666 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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Y167 CLC 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 Y167 CLC, 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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How do I check the history of Y167 CLC?

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What year was Y167 CLC registered?

Y167 CLC is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y167 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 CLC 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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