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ELZ 59

2001 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 59
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,253 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 49,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,534 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)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise slightly greasy around offside front steering rack gaitor

Fail 15 May 2006 18,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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ELZ 59 is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ELZ 59, 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 ELZ 59 registered?

ELZ 59 is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is ELZ 59 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 59 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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