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Y434 YYX

2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,052 mi
Last recorded28,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 23,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,471 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,303 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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Y434 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y434 YYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y434 YYX registered?

Y434 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y434 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 YYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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