The sDrive35iS transformed the smooth, standard E89 Z4 into something altogether more potent. A Boxster S killer in fact. With 330bhp on tap in standard form from its tweaked N54 3litre and 60mph arriving from standstill in a eyeball-swivelling 4.5secs, the stats were on its side.
This car goes one step further - the vendor tells us that it is running at 380bhp. The 35iS’ party trick is that it looks much like a standard E89 Z4. And that’s a good thing, because even 15 years on from its launch it still looks sharp. Particularly in the smart Melbourne Red of this car.
The impression is assisted by the vanishingly low mileage - under 10,000 miles from new - which means it remains in very good condition inside and out. The Canberra Beige leather cabin looks barely sat in.
Key to any Z4’s appeal is the specification. This one was factory supplied with electric and heated memory seats, navigation, dark wood veneers and auto mirrors. It has been cared for by its pair of keepers and carries full BMW service history from main dealer Sytners. A long, advisory-free MOT to June 2025 reinforces the provenance.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 13th November 2014
Built in October 2014
One previous keeper from new
Current keeper since June 2021
Full BMW Sytner main dealer history
Digital service record retained on key fob
One key fob
Factory handbook set
MOT to 17th June 2025 with 9,964 miles showing on test and no advisories
Now showing 9,978 miles
The Condition
Attractive Melbourne Red paintwork in very good order
Vendor describes the condition as 'mint' and 'concours'
Few signs of age or use across car
Straight bodywork with no reported accident damage
Folding metal hard top fully operational with no issues to advise
Five spoke, split spoke factory alloy wheels in very good order
Fitted with quality Goodyear tyres showing good tread
Well specified car with wind deflector, electric heated memory seats and dark wood veneers
Also fitted with factory navigation, premium DAB sound system, Parking Distance Control, rain sensing wipers and auto interior and exterior mirrors
Canberra Beige leather interior in very good order with no obvious signs of use
Cabin fittings and trim very well presented
Well kept carpets with factory logo mats showing model details
Well kept structure with no MOT advisories for underside
The Mechanics
N54 2,979cc straight six twin turbocharged engine
Upgraded 35iS specification delivering 380bhp with overboost on 3rd to 7th gears
7spd dual clutch automatic and semi-automatic sequential shift gearbox
0-60mph in 4.8secs makes this the fastest E89 Z4
Tyre compression and factory gloves included
Full BMW main dealer service history
No reported running or driving issues to advise
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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Auction Details
Year2014
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Red
Odometer
9,978 Miles
Engine size2979
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Brentwood
CountyEssex
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
39 Bids
chris-b••••£21,00005/08/24
Cervelo••••£20,75005/08/24
chris-b••••£20,50005/08/24
Cervelo••••£20,25005/08/24
Cervelo••••£20,00005/08/24
chris-b••••£19,75005/08/24
chris-b••••£19,50005/08/24
Cervelo••••£19,25005/08/24
Cervelo••••£19,00005/08/24
Lancast••••£18,75005/08/24
Bonners••••£18,50005/08/24
Lancast••••£18,25005/08/24
terry h••••£18,00005/08/24
OscarMa••••£17,75005/08/24
Bonners••••£17,25005/08/24
ross.ge••••£16,50005/08/24
terry h••••£16,00005/08/24
Bonners••••£15,00005/08/24
JamesWh••••£14,75005/08/24
Cervelo••••£14,25005/08/24
OscarMa••••£13,75005/08/24
Cervelo••••£13,50005/08/24
JamesWh••••£13,00003/08/24
chris-b••••£12,50002/08/24
alastai••••£12,00002/08/24
chris-b••••£11,75002/08/24
jamesgt••••£11,50002/08/24
Lancast••••£11,00001/08/24
Lancast••••£9,30031/07/24
graham-••••£9,20030/07/24
Lancast••••£9,00030/07/24
graham-••••£7,00030/07/24
Lancast••••£6,70030/07/24
john-ro••••£6,60030/07/24
graham-••••£6,50030/07/24
petecwa••••£6,25029/07/24
derrick••••£5,00029/07/24
Jonnydm••••£1,50029/07/24
robert.••••£1,00029/07/24
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