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MCZ 8

2002 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z815,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 8
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 49,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 48,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,688 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 47,673 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated teeth worn not holding (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2019 46,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 30,569 miles

Near side front tyre bald on inner edge and cracks in tread advise replacement ASAP

off side front tyre bald on inner edge and cracks in tread advise replacement ASAP

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,597 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 26,597 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,868 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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MCZ 8 is a 2002 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MCZ 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 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 MCZ 8 registered?

MCZ 8 is a 2002 BMW Z8, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is MCZ 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 8 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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