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GF02 VZM

2002 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z815,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 VZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,177 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2019 59,630 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 58,793 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,126 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 57,200 miles

Top of windscreen cracked

Fail 11 May 2016 57,199 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Top of windscreen cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 55,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,066 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,078 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 16 May 2011 45,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 13 Jun 2007 28,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,056 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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GF02 VZM is a 2002 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,951 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 GF02 VZM, 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 24 years old, this BMW Z8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF02 VZM registered?

GF02 VZM is a 2002 BMW Z8, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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