Highlights

Low mileage of under 53,000 miles
Smart grey metallic paintwork with cream leather interior
Engaging 2WD SDrive spec with 6 speed manual gearbox
Full BMW main dealer service history
2026 service completed by Sytner BMW at 49,000 miles
Current MOT to October 2026 with no advisories. New MOT being completed prior to sale.

The Appeal

Those looking for a modern classic roadster that’s engaging, practical, and comfortable quickly find it’s a short list. The Boxster is certainly up there, but it can’t match the E89's excellent usability and long-distance appeal. The Z car also adds a clever folding hardtop, delivering coupe or convertible driving to suit Britain’s ever-changing weather.

This 2012 model purchased by the seller in 2024 and has the sort of specification that will appeal to those who want to use and enjoy their car. Beneath the lengthy clamshell bonnet sits an economical yet usefully powerful 181bhp 2L turbocharged engine, paired with an engaging RWD ‘SDrive’ layout and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Cosmetically, the smart grey metallic paintwork and cream leather look attractive and are in good order.

The car has covered less than 53,000 miles in its 14 years. The figure is supported by full BMW main dealer service history up to March 2026 and 49,000 miles. The current MOT runs to October 2026 with no advisories and the seller is completing a fresh MOT for the sale. A very tidy, well maintained and nicely specified roadster.

The vendor says:

“Runs perfectly. Great car to drive. Especially with the roof down.”

Key Information

Mileage: 52,642 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 29 October 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,997cc 181bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, 6-speed manual
Paperwork: handbooks, wallet, V5C, invoices

Service history:

03/26 - 49,042 miles - Sytner BMW
12/23 - 39,722 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/22 - 37,535 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/21 - 35,100 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/20 - 33,473 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/19 - 31,039 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/18 - 24,933 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/17 - 20,208 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/16 - 16,336 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/15 - 13,688 miles - Rybrook BMW
12/14 - 10,111 miles - Rybrook BMW

The Detail

Well-kept silver-grey metallic paintwork in good order for age and mileage
Due to age of car, buyers should anticipate light age and marks
These include small light scuffs as shown in photos
Five-spoke alloy wheels in good order with light marks to note
Bridgestone quality tyres fitted
Folding hard top roof in good working order
No structural or other advisories on MOT
Cream leather interior in good order with no obvious modifications to note
Features light bolster wear to driver’s seat typical of low mileage
Well maintained as detailed above and in photos
Vendor states the car runs very well

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