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X276 JRE

2001 BMW Z8

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z823,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 JRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with red (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling rod is detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with red (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,567 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 85,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 85,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,192 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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X276 JRE is a 2001 BMW Z8 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X276 JRE, 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 X276 JRE registered?

X276 JRE is a 2001 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X276 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X276 JRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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