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Y181 AJF

2001 BMW Z8

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,136 mi
Last recorded25,136 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 AJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 25,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 25,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,524 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 24,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,283 miles

tread worn low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 May 2009 24,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 20,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 20,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y181 AJF is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y181 AJF, 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 Y181 AJF registered?

Y181 AJF is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y181 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 AJF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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