2010 BMW Z4 Roadster

HV60 EAX’s has been in the couple’s care since they bought it as a brand-new car 16 years ago.

Her husband’s “pride and joy”, despite covering just 11,000 miles they serviced it seven times, all at the same BMW dealer.

It’s also finished in Karmesinrot, or crimson in English, a colour that suits the Z4’s neatly integrated lines to perfection. The cabin’s trimmed in Anthracite and a recent visit from the RAC to fit a new battery resulted in him remarking that it even still smells new!

An unrepeatable opportunity to buy what must be the best-preserved Z4 of its era, you’ll swoon at how little it might cost you.

Look, it’s a modern car that’s been pampered by one couple who’ve barely used it. It’s also got a clear HPI report and a main-dealer-only service history, so how many issues do you think it’s got?

Yup, almost none: Even our eagled-eyed expert declaring that, apart from a slight dent on the plastic rear bumper, “the paintwork has barely anything other than heavy swirl marks and would benefit from a paint correction”, which is surely the very definition of a #firstworldproblem

And now we’ve got that out of the way we feel able to gush because it really does present extraordinarily well with shutlines that are so narrow and consistent that they might have been drawn on with a Sharpie – and a fine-tipped one at that. 

There are no dents or dinks either, nor any ripples along the doors. No scuffs on the alloy wheels either, or knocks to the door mirrors. Even the four bumper corners are free of scratches and scrapes, which is quite the feat given how badly other drivers park these days.

The Karmesinrot paint, colour code AO61, shines beautifully but then those dent- and dink-free panels provide the perfect canvas for it to do so.

One problem with that low mileage is that it is still wearing its original Bridgestone Potenza tyres, which are now so old and perished that they were raised as advisories during the last MoT. But, they’re original, which is worth something in terms of provenance, and they’re fitted to a set of very good BMW ‘292’ alloy wheels that are also free of scuffs, scrapes and other kerbing damage.

The matching metal roof rises and falls at the touch of a button and it seals VERY well; this truly is a car that combines the best attributes of a convertible and a coupé. It’s also hypnotic in action, rising and furling with a balletic precision that only a firm like BMW could pull off with such impeccable reliability.

Rollover hoops provide passive protection in the event of an incident too, while the heated rear window and fantastic weather sealing help makes this a true all-season sportscar; throw on a set of winter tyres and you could wing your way to your Swiss ski chalet in considerably more style than your neighbours in their 4x4 SUV.

The cabin is a model of Teutonic efficiency, ergonomics, and durability, which means you won’t find any burr walnut veneer in here nor any ruched leather or chromed plastic controls.

But then nor will you find broken switches, worn upholstery, and a wet-Labrador smell.

What you will find are a pair of supremely comfortable seats that are as taut, supportive, and clean as they were when the car rolled out of the factory gates in 2010. Trimmed with Panama/anthracite fabric, trim code ASAT, they’ll be warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and far gripper than hide ever could be.

You’ll also be able to enjoy switches and controls that operate with a haptic-precision no touchscreen will ever match, alongside enough toys to take the drudgery out of long journeys but few enough to keep the fun of driving intact; this is a sportscar that helps you exploit its considerable abilities rather than treating you like an idiot that needs to be humoured. 

Naturally, everything works exactly as it should, including the wind-deflector, which is remarkably adept at keeping the cabin calm and serene when the roof is down. You’ll also appreciate the heated seats, which work in conjunction with the powerful climate-control system to keep you toasty even when you fancy an al fresco jaunt when the mercury has dipped below zero.

It’s also a stylish place with a clean, minimal look that will never go out of fashion – and practical; we’ve yet to find anyone who can’t get comfortable behind the wheel, and the good-sized boot (which is as clean and well-presented as everything else) offers enough space for a fortnight’s luggage if you make use of the cleverly integrated storage compartments and netting pockets that are dotted throughout the cabin.

The Z4’s service history comprises:

• 31.10.2012 and 2,163 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid
• 19.09.2014 and 3,856 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid
• 20.10.2016 and 7,021 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid
• 20.10.2017 and 7,761 – health check by Barons Hindhead
• 20.11.2018 and 8,489 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid and an intake silencer service and new sparkplugs
• 31.08.2021 and 9,608 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid
• 06.10.2023 and 10,136 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid
• 27.10.2025 and 10,963 miles – service by Barons Hindhead including fresh brake fluid

Note the regular changes of brake fluid too, and the fact that every single checkpoint over the years got a tick.

With one exception. For a juddering wiper blade in 2021.

The same BMW dealer also carried out every single MoT, as well as the VANOS adjuster bolt recall in December 2024.

It starts well, idles quietly, and revs as smoothly as only a straight-six can. 

It also drives without fault, and if it does it all without the drama of some of its competitors the result is turbine-like civility that none of its competitors can match either.

Of course, it also goes without saying that it does it all without triggering any warning lights on the dashboard or making any odd noises or emitting excessive smoke. 

Naturally the engine and underbonnet area are as clean and well-detailed and presented as everything else we’ve looked at.

Moving underneath, well, you’re ahead of us already, aren’t you?

Yup, it too is very, very good with nothing more troublesome that a few rusty fasteners and steel brackets to offend the eye. Still, sorting that out would be cheap, easy, and satisfying and DIY jobs don’t get much better than that.

The BMW’s MoT certificate is valid until December 2026.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and it comes with two key fobs.

The history file is unusually full for such a new car and includes a V5C Registration Certificate in the seller’s name, five expired tax discs, the BMW wallet and book pack, and invoices for the meticulous servicing it’s benefited from over the years.

Cars like the BMW Z4 feel like unlocking a cheat code: Fast, reliable, and safe, they also handle beautifully, offer all the benefits of a convertible alongside the weather sealing and security of a coupé, and deliver the modern-day conveniences we’ve come to rely on.

This one adds the benefits of immaculate presentation, peerless servicing, and a ridiculously low mileage.

And all this for somewhere between £12,000 and £16,000.

Madness, isn’t it?

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