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2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,041 mi
Last recorded6,041 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 6,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 6,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 6,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 5,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 5,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 5,866 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 5,817 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 5,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre has cracking between tread

Pass 10 Mar 2018 5,666 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2018 5,666 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack along outer edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre starting to crack along outer edge of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 5,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 4,596 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 4,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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Y8 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y8 BMW, 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 Y8 BMW registered?

Y8 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y8 BMW safe to buy?

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