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W661 EGF

2000 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z822,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 EGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,164 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,264 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 14 May 2014 43,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,083 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,626 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,081 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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W661 EGF is a 2000 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 W661 EGF, 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 W661 EGF registered?

W661 EGF is a 2000 BMW Z8, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W661 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 EGF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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