2006 BMW Z4M 3.2

First registered in 2006, this gorgeous black-over-black Z4 M Roadster is in excellent condition, and displays an impressively low mileage for its age, as warranted by the MOT history showing the car has barely covered 1,000 miles since 2019.

Evidently used for high days and holy days, this example was obtained by our vendor through their business, and it’s not hard to see why they snapped up this particular roadster. With only four registered keepers on the V5 (the car was never put into the current owner’s / business name) not only is the mileage low, but also the ownership.

Whilst largely kept as BMW intended, there are numerous carbon-fibre wrapped and upgraded parts in the cabin and engine bay, and the car itself has evidently been cosseted throughout its life, judging by the overall condition.

The sleek, flowing lines of the Z4 M have certainly stood the test of time very well indeed, and are testament to just how ‘right’ BMW were designing their cars during this era, with the Z4’s stablemate, the E46 M3, only serving to reinforce the notion that the mid-2000’s were BMW’s ‘glory days’ of design.

Looking around the car, we could see no evidence of any impact damage, nor any particularly notable pin dents obtained through regular use and being parked in public car parks. Similarly, the paintwork is in excellent shape, sporting only the usual light cosmetic wear expected from a car that is now approaching 14 years old.

Underneath the carefully sculpted arches, all four of the wheels are in great shape and wrapped in matching Michelin rubber, though there are a few patches of kerb rash which would benefit from being addressed.

Most importantly, the folding roof is in excellent condition, with no noted tears or rips to the material, though there are plenty of creases from the top being stored folded for an extended length of time.

Inside, the current registered keeper (the former owner) has made their mark with numerous carbon upgrades to the door cards, centre console, steering wheel and other areas, though we have to say it certainly suits the car well.

The classic chunky M-performance steering wheel is in great shape and feels fantastic, whilst other high-traffic areas such as the gearstick and inner door sills show some light wear-and-tear, in keeping with a car that has been used and enjoyed.

Up above, there was no sign of any damage to the inside of the folding roof, nor any notable staining or other unusual issues. The roof mechanism was in perfect working order during our photoshoot, with no hesitation or unwanted noises making themselves known.

Underneath the bonnet, the S54 inline-six engine has clearly been taken care of by the car’s owners, as it presents in fantastic visual condition throughout with numerous carbon-fibre upgrades also being present.

As far as we could see, there were no indications of any fluid or oil leaks, and during our test drive the car started with ease, idled happily and drove fantastically, showing no sign of any issues, other than some slightly squeaky brakes which we would suggest is likely due to lack of use.

Looking under the bodywork, we’re certainly impressed at the lack of visible corrosion, with even typically problematic areas such as the wishbones and exhaust being in great shape.

The latest MOT - dated 29 October 2020 - shows no advisory items, after initially failing on the same day for a fractured coil spring, which has been addressed.

Included with this high-powered Roadster is an impressive history folder, which is comprised of a plethora of original BMW manuals and handbooks, the original book pack, stamped service record (including the original PDI sheet) and numerous invoices, along with two sets of keys and the V5 showing four registered keepers.

Digging deeper, the invoice for the aforementioned coil spring replacement is present, along with the stamped service record showing the car was most recently attended to in May 2021, with an ‘inspection I’ and micro-filter change being carried out, along with a brake fluid change.

There are also numerous older invoices and MOT certificates, with the full complement of documentation available to view below.

Offering a glorious S54 six-cylinder soundtrack, timeless styling and fantastic performance, it’s no wonder that the Z4 M in both roadster and coupé form has found a firm favour among enthusiasts and collectors alike.

This particular 2006-registered Roadster has been lightly cosmetically upgraded in keeping with the car’s ethos, and benefits from low ownership, low recorded mileage and recent servicing, with the car being ready for the lucky winner of this auction to simply jump in and enjoy straight away!

As a result of the condition, history and quality of the car, we’d estimate a final hammer price in the region of £17,000 to £22,000.

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