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Y94 AVG

2001 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 AVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 37,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,561 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 34,561 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 34,561 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,472 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 34,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,716 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,776 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 25,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,647 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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Y94 AVG is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y94 AVG, 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 Y94 AVG registered?

Y94 AVG is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y94 AVG safe to buy?

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