£1,736 • £2,000 - £1,000
2004 BMW Z4 2.5i SE ROADSTER
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 26
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a usable example of BMW's first-generation Z4 Roadster, finished in Blue over Beige leather with a Black soft top. The car has sensible ownership numbers and a decent history file.
Condition
6
The car presents well for its age but has slight wear visible. It requires some reconditioning.
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Odometer:
127,279 miles
RK54ECD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
Honest example of BMW's first generation Z4 ready to be enjoyed
Finished in Blue over Beige leather with a Black soft top
Owned by the current keeper for the last 5 years
Just 3 former keepers
Accompanied by a decent history file including invoices and MOT's
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A good, usable example of BMW’s first-generation Z4 Roadster.
Finished in Blue over a Beige leather interior with a contrasting Black soft top, this Z4 presents as an honest and enjoyable modern classic.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car presents well for its age.
Accompanied by the original Owner’s Handbook, a collection of invoices and MOT certificates.
History:
Owned by the current keeper for the last 5 years, with 3 former keepers recorded.
The Model:
The first-generation Z4, known internally as the E85 in Roadster form, marked a significant step forward from the earlier Z3.
It featured a larger footprint, sharper styling and a substantially stiffer chassis.
This example is power...
Points of note
£1,200
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£11,506
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,294
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
124,386 miles
Registration Date
2004-11-02
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 14 2025 with 124,386 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension components corroding
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Passed
On Apr 10 2024 with 116,972 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- front fog lights poor
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Failed
On Mar 27 2024 with 116,943 miles
There were 18 defects noted, with 5 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- bonnet release lever seized (on bonnet)
- front fog lights poor
- front strut braces in engine bay loose
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front brake disc shield loose
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front exhaust fixings corroded/ broken
Passed
On Apr 06 2023 with 109,633 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Horn poor but working
- Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Apr 05 2023 with 109,618 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Horn poor but working
- Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Feb 04 2022 with 102,237 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Feb 01 2022 with 102,158 miles
There were 14 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Feb 02 2021 with 97,251 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- down pipe to centre exhaust section fixings heavily corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- condensation in both headlights
Failed
On Jan 18 2021 with 97,251 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory:
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- down pipe to centre exhaust section fixings heavily corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 20 2019 with 93,331 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Dec 18 2019 with 93,324 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Dec 14 2018 with 90,906 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- engine cover fitted
- under trays fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 21 2017 with 86,903 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Dec 16 2016 with 83,776 miles
Failed
On Dec 16 2016 with 83,776 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 19 2015 with 79,458 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Brake wear warning lamp illuminated
- Center brake light not working
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
Passed
On Aug 30 2014 with 75,126 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Aug 30 2013 with 61,470 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Aug 07 2012 with 51,188 miles
Passed
On Oct 18 2011 with 43,974 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight wear and pitting front discs
Passed
On Oct 21 2010 with 32,424 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front brake pads worn low
- both front tyres worn on outer edges
Passed
On Oct 29 2009 with 25,887 miles
Passed
On Oct 24 2008 with 21,043 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2007 with 18,511 miles
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