2001 BMW Z8 - 18,368 Miles

KEY FACTS

• This BMW Z8 is a stylish retro-inspired roadster, fitted with some appealing modifications, and offered with low mileage.
• It is powered by a remapped naturally aspirated 4.9-litre V8, originally delivering 395bhp and 369lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
• This Z8 was first registered with the DVLA in March 2001, and it has been with its current and fifth owner since September 2023.
• An original and rare factory hard top is also included in the sale, along with the highly appropriate registration ‘BMZ 8507’.
• The odometer shows 18,368 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Z8 is finished in Titanium Silver metallic with a black soft-top roof, over a two-tone Sport Red and black leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by aluminium-look inlays.
• It now rides on a set of 19-inch Alpina alloy wheels, wrapped in new Continental Sport Contact 7 tyres.
• Equipment includes heated and electrically adjustable seats, air conditioning, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a stereo with text-based navigation, and a switchable sport mode. The original Motorola StarTAC telephone is still with the car, though is no longer functional.
• A Supersprint exhaust was fitted in September 2023 by the BMW M specialist Evolve Automotive, where the car has also been remapped.
• The car will be supplied with its owner’s manuals, service book, toolkit and first aid kit, the V5, and a collection of invoices.
• The original exhaust, wheels and tyres, are available by separate negotiation.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: very minor blemishes in the paintwork.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 10 May 2025 at 18,158 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Z8’s most recent routine service was completed in October 2023 at 16,213 miles, when BMW Milton Keynes replaced the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.
• Prior to this, a brake fluid change was completed in November 2019 at 15,874 miles by Bavarian Garages BMW.
• In May 2018 at 15,598 miles, an oil service was completed by Bavarian Garages BMW.

Dates and Mileages:

• 07/06/2001 - 1,380 miles
• 06/06/2003 - 5,390 miles
• 22/03/2005 - 8,067 miles
• 24/10/2014 - 14,501 miles
• 06/05/2017 - 15,007 miles
• 04/05/2018 - 15,598 miles
• 22/11/2019 - 15,874 miles (Brake fluid)
• 20/10/2023 - 16,213 miles

SUMMARY

The BMW Z8 was previewed as a concept car at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show before being launched almost unchanged in 1999, and was lauded by the motoring press for its beautiful retro-inspired styling penned by Henrik Fisker. Remapped and fitted with a Supersprint exhaust, this low-mileage example would make a rare and crowd-pleasing addition to any collection, as well as an exciting weekend cruiser on the new owner’s favourite roads.

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