MOT Status
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65,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner pad wear sensor close to disc
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Multi-point leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, just meet the minimum requirement ,some parts are wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
offside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake hydraulic fluid reservoir overfilled
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
offside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake hydraulic fluid reservoir overfilled
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
offside & nearside, headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Oil leak engine undertray wet with oil ()
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine undertray wet with oil ()
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
How Reliable is the BMW Z8?
Based on 1,980 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y248 BAW is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 Y248 BAW, 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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Y248 BAW is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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