BMW Z8 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 94 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
98%
Total Tests
94
Model Years
2000 to 2001
Years Covered
2
About the BMW Z8
The BMW Z8 was MOT tested 94 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2000 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 32,879 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 27,178 miles.
Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the Z8 performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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BMW Z8 by Year
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Questions about the BMW Z8
Is the BMW Z8 reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2000 to 2001), the BMW Z8 averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 94 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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