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Y248 BAW

2001 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,713 mi
Last recorded65,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 BAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,940cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,713 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,978 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 62,978 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,543 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,799 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,629 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,713 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,636 miles

Oil leak engine undertray wet with oil ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2017 49,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,592 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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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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What year was Y248 BAW registered?

Y248 BAW is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y248 BAW safe to buy?

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