Registration - HX06 PAO

Chassis No - WBSBT92070LD39141

M.O.T - September 2024

Odometer - 46,500

This very smartly-presented performance BMW has had just two keepers to date, who have amassed a modest warranted 46,500 miles between them. It is finished in the pleasing combination of Interlagos Blue bodywork, black hood and black Nappa leather interior trim, and rides on Michelin shod, recently refurbished, period-correct alloy wheels. The vendor informs us that the roadster has been ‘fastidiously maintained regardless of cost’, and presently regards the straight-six engine, six-speed manual transmission and convertible bodywork as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and the paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. This lovely all-weather two-seater comes complete with indoor and outdoor covers, full main dealer service history, the original owner’s book pack, and an assortment of paperwork.

The first generation Z4 was penned by BMW’s Danish in-house designer Anders Warming and in production from mid-2002 to the end of 2008. As with its predecessor, the Z3, it was made available in roadster and coupe guises powered by engines ranging from 2.0 to 3.2 litres. It also echoed the Z3 in being solely manufactured in BMW’s Spartanburg plant in Greer, South Carolina. Being BMW, there was, of course bound to be an M version sooner or later, and this became available during 2006. The chosen powerplant was the S54 straight-six unit already found in the E46 M3, the output of which was a pretty handy 343bhp – sufficient in fact to propel the sporty newcomer from rest to 60mph in around 4.8 seconds. Other features that distinguished the Z4M from the standard offering included: a wider front track, revised front suspension and wider non-runflat tyres all-round; not to mention the uprated steering, brakes and rear axle also sourced from the M3 parts bin.

In summary:

• A two-owner, 46,500-warranted mile example with full service history
• ‘Fastidiously maintained regardless of cost’