2001 BMW Z8 4.9L Petrol · RJZ 8
2001 BMW Z8 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 7,475 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z8
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJZ 8 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 7,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RJZ 8 Mileage History
- 11/04/20227,082 mi
- 29/08/20237,182 mi+100 mi
- 26/10/20237,255 mi+73 mi
- 12/08/20267,475 mi+220 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJZ 8 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z8 (RJZ 8) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))”.
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