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BMZ 8

2000 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z822,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 8
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 69,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 68,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 68,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,590 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,590 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,741 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 64,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,362 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 35,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,278 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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BMZ 8 is a 2000 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,493 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 BMZ 8, 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 26 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 BMZ 8 registered?

BMZ 8 is a 2000 BMW Z8, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is BMZ 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 8 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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