2000 BMW Z8 - 18,989 Miles

KEY FACTS

• This BMW Z8 is a rare modern classic cruiser, with low mileage from new.
• Power comes from a 4.9-litre ‘S62’ naturally aspirated V8, which is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
• Purchased new from Europe but exported to the USA, it was imported from the USA to the UK and registered with the DVLA in May 2017.
• Leaving the factory in European specification, on arrival in the USA the speedometer was changed from a kilometres reading unit to a miles reading unit.
• The odometer indicates just 18,990 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in Titan Silver Metallic with a black convertible roof, over a retrofitted black leather cabin with aluminium-effect inlays.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with Bridgestone Potenza tyres.
• Equipment includes heated and electrically adjustable seats, air conditioning, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a stereo with text-based navigation, a heated rear screen, and a switchable sport mode.
• The exhaust system has been upgraded to a GTHaus system ordered from the US.
• Accompanying the car is a large file of invoices, the owner's handbook, service booklet, multifunction radio instruction book and BMW Radiopass in original BMW leather wallet, tool kit, car cover, two keys, two BMW Z8 brochures, original exhaust, as well as the hardtop and hardtop cover.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• In 2017, the car’s original red leather interior was removed, and a black interior was sourced from another Z8 with just 3,000 miles on the odometer. This work was carried out by main dealer Soper BMW in Lincoln.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 30 April 2025 at 18,985 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was carried out in June 2021 at 18,383 miles .
• In September 2019 at 18,083 miles, Soper BMW Lincoln carried out an engine oil change, and renewed the brake fluid.
• In October 2002, the steering rack was replaced, along with the left and right side engine mounts, and the valve cover gaskets.
• A new battery was fitted in 2023, and the clutch pedal ignition switch was replaced in 2023.

Dates and mileage:

• Aug 2002 - 3,587 miles
• Nov 2002 - 6,036 miles
• May 2005 - 11,026 miles
• Jun 2006 - 11,771 miles
• Feb 2007 - 12,054 miles
• Jun 2017 - 17,809 miles
• Sep 2019 - 18,083 miles
• Jun 2021 - 18,383 miles

SUMMARY

Previewed as a concept car at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show before being launched almost unchanged in 1999, and lauded by the motoring press for its beautiful retro-inspired styling penned by Henrik Fisker, the BMW Z8 has become an icon of modern classic motoring. Fitted with an aftermarket exhaust and having covered low mileage from new, this attractive example is ready to be enjoyed by a new enthusiast owner on their favourite winding B-roads.

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