BMW Z8
Registered from 2000 to 2002.
About this model
The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1998 to 2003. The Z8 was developed under the codename "E52" between 1993 and 1999, through the efforts of a design team led by Chris Bangle from 1993 to 1995. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert.
From the Wikipedia article BMW Z8, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2000 4.9 petrol. 2 of 27 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 1 |
| Suspension | 50% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 50% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures