BMW’s M division stuck to their guns when they modified this highly respected performance machine. With minimal technology on board, it is without doubt a proper driver’s car.
The Z4 M embraces all that is good about an edgy old-school sports car - just two seats, a naturally-aspirated engine and a manual gearbox, and yet this road or track hooligan can also satisfy our everyday practical needs - very clever.
With a short production run, we understand that only 578 Coupes were sold in the U.K., making this a very rare and desirable model indeed.
Beautifully presented in Monaco Blue, this low mileage example looks great from every angle and has clearly been well looked after. Under the bonnet, BMW’s 3.2-litre S54 engine is regarded as one of the best and has been regularly maintained by BMW specialists.
Press the Sport button and the throttle is even more responsive, sounds awesome and is inevitably addictive.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
First registered in Jersey on the 14th May 2007
Registered in the U.K. on the 10th September 2020
Up to date V5 present
BMW wallet with original handbooks
Service book containing 17 stamps
New battery invoice from January 2023
Six invoices for maintenance by Jacksons Airport BMW, Jersey
Service invoice from Sytner BMW
Last service invoice from Howard BMW & Mini Specialist
Four ‘Pass’ MOT results since coming to the U.K.
Current MOT is valid until the 8th July 2024
Road tax runs to the 1st June 2024
The car resided with it’s first owner in Jersey for a lengthy period until 2020. It then moved to Leicestershire for a year or so before moving to Cornwall in the hands of a Naval pilot.
The current owner acquired it in May 2023, but with other performance cars and a lack of garage space means it must go.
THE INTERIOR
Comfortable driver-focussed cabin
Instrumentation and switchgear in good operational condition
Chunky ‘M’ leather steering wheel
Sport mode
Kenwood DAB radio with ‘phone connectivity
Original BMW supplied Nokia mobile still in it’s holder!
Air conditioning
Leather sports seats with minimal signs of wear
Electrically adjustable heated seats
Presentable door trims
Front and side air bags
Good carpeting and excellent roof lining
Clean boot with some tools, tyre inflating kit and warning triangle
THE EXTERIOR
Excellent glossy Monaco Blue Metallic paintwork
Smooth body with no noticeable dings
A few minor expected stone chips to front bumper
Good looking wheel arches and sill trims
Tinted window glass in good condition
Great lights, mirrors, door handles and trim
Passenger side mirror adjustment is inoperative
Superb BMW alloys with no kerb scrapes
Decent Continental 225/45 R18 tyres up front and 255/40 ZR18 rears
Very clean sound looking underside
THE MECHANICS
Exceptionally clean and original engine compartment
3,246 cc S54 naturally-aspirated six-cylinder
Factory spec’ of 330 bhp / 0-60 mph time of around 4.9 seconds
Limited to 155 mph
Six-speed manual transmission
Hydraulic power steering gives better feel
M sport-tuned suspension
Responsive brakes
Limited-slip differential
The last service was performed by independent specialists, Howard, Cornwall, in September 2021 at 36,062 miles (just 3,929 miles ago). See photo of invoice.
The owner informs us that this BMW has been very reliable during his ownership with no known faults. He adds; “it is so engaging”, the “steering so precise”, and “on the open road, it is just a dream”.
SUMMARY
The magnificent ‘back to basics’ design of the Z4 M is a rare machine these days - there simply aren’t that many well built sports cars with a naturally-aspirated engine, 6-speed ‘box and no distracting gadgets.
Worth buying as a daily or weekend grin-machine, this superb low mileage example should be a good investment and provide a thrilling and exclusive drive.
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