2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport (E85) Roadster

Highlights

• Sonorous naturally aspirated 3.0-litre straight-six driving the rear wheels

• Six-speed automatic transmission

• Sport trim with M Sport suspension and 18-inch M double-spoke alloys

• Black over champagne extended leather, presenting well for its age

• Extensive service history

Overview

The E85 3.0si Sport might not be an M car but has much to recommend it. Pairing a naturally aspirated straight-six with rear-wheel drive and a folding fabric roof, it’s a combination that appeals in a modern classic. No turbos, no fuss, just a willing 265bhp six and an open sky above.

This particular car is finished in black over champagne (Sand) extended leather, and was first registered in March 2008. It's the sort of colour pairing that flatters the E85's long-bonnet, short-tail proportions, and in the metal it still has real presence.

Look closely and it presents brightly, the paint holding a good shine and the cabin wearing the kind of honest patina that says the car has been used and cared for. There's a stamped BMW booklet and a fat folder of invoices to back that up, so the story stacks up on paper as well as in person.

It all adds up to a usable, characterful modern classic that you can drop the roof on and drive tomorrow. We think it's a genuinely lovely example of a Z4 done right.

History and Documentation

• First registered on 27 March 2008, wearing its original registration; the private plate it previously carried (T900TTH) is not included in the sale

• Documentation comprises a stamped BMW service booklet, a folder of invoices, the original BMW book pack and document wallet, the owner's handbook and two keys

• Service stamps read Apr 2008 pre-delivery (Sytner Oldbury), Mar 2012 @ 10,177 miles, Nov 2013 @ 16,667 miles, Oct 2014 @ 21,534 miles, Sep 2018 @ 41,660 miles, Jul 2020 @ 56,672 miles, May 2022 @ 59,601 miles, Jul 2023 @ 61,139 miles, Jul 2024 @ 63,916 miles and Jun 2025 @ 65,936 miles

• Standout documented work includes a major BMW Inspection II with a rear coil spring, rear pads and discs at Sytner in Sep 2018, front brake discs, pads and a sensor in Sep 2019, and four Goodyear tyres in Jun 2024

• The current MOT expires on 3 November 2026

• HPI clear

Interior

• Champagne (Sand) extended leather carries an honest, age-related patina and light creasing, with no tears

• Electric sports seats with memory function

• M multifunction leather steering wheel

• Air conditioning

• Electrically operated soft-top

Exterior

• Black paintwork presents brightly; fine swirl marks and the expected stone chips are visible under close inspection

• 18-inch M double-spoke alloy wheels are in good order; the wheel bolts show light surface rust and the centre-cap roundels are slightly worn

• Four Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres in a staggered fitment (225/40 front, 255/35 rear, non run-flat), fitted in June 2024 by Kwik Fit

• Both xenon headlight lenses are clear

• The front lip splitter has minor kerb marks

• The electric fabric soft-top works and is leak-free; the vendor tells us a small (5p-size) tear has been repaired and we note that the fabric shows light marks

• A hardtop is available in as new condition by separate negotiation

Mechanical

• 3.0-litre N52 naturally aspirated straight-six producing 265bhp and around 232 lb ft, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed Steptronic automatic

• 0-62 mph takes around 6.1 seconds, with the top speed limited to 155 mph

• The OEM rear silencer was refitted in January 2024

• The front pads and discs are due at the next service, as noted on the latest service stamp

• The vendor tells us there's a slight shake under braking from speed that doesn't affect the drive

Summary

This is a Sport-specification Z4 3.0si in black over champagne leather, running the naturally aspirated straight-six, rear-wheel drive and electric soft-top that make the E85 such a rewarding thing to own. It presents well throughout and comes with a stamped booklet and a thick invoice folder to tell its story. As a usable modern-classic roadster that's ready to enjoy, it takes some beating, and we'd happily drop the roof and point it at a favourite B-road or extended road trip.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire.