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Y828 YYX

2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,350 mi
Last recorded36,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,721 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,721 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 9,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 8,794 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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Y828 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y828 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.

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What year was Y828 YYX registered?

Y828 YYX is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y828 YYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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