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Y52 YTP

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,535 mi
Last recorded50,535 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,703 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,703 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,299 miles

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

front tyres perishing evident

Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,383 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y52 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y52 YTP, 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 Y52 YTP registered?

Y52 YTP is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y52 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 YTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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