Newbie loads of questions

[javis20]

A few simple things to check.

Check around the valve cover for oil leaks. Especially the lower half. DIY is around $75.

 

[Smartbear]

Apart from 35i / 35is where fitment was quite common variable rate dampers were hardly fitted to any other models..

MSport variants had lower springs with revised normal dampers...obviously a lot more common..

Adaptive dampers were standard fitment on the 35is
Rob

 

[Alfiedog]

Just to add the car has done 66k and is 10 years old would you say it was about right with the mileage??

 

[Nictrix]

Just to add the car has done 66k and is 10 years old would you say it was about right with the mileage??

Have sent you a PM

 

[Alfiedog]

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the vin number is WBALM32070E516954

 

[Stash36]

I assume you have done an MOT history check? You can tell a lot from those as to how the car has been used through its life. I've got a HPI check code you can use, which will also bring the MOT details in. I bought 5 codes but only used 2 before I found my Z4. PM if you want it

 

[Nictrix]

Nudge Nudge
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=124735&p=1778565#p1778565

 

[mr.tourette]

Thats your vin decode.. looks well specced


OVERVIEW
FSC MAP CODES and REPAIR KITS
HEAD UNIT CODING FILES
RETROFIT PACK
SERVICE AND REPAIR HISTORY
BMW (Z4 sDrive30i)
...
Overview
Development codeE89
Short VINE159751
Production date14-Jan-2010
EngineN52K
I-LevelE89X-09-12-512
Installed mapPREMIUM
HeadunitCIC HIGH
WBALM32060E155894 FOR RETROFITTED UNITS |
OVERVIEW
FSC MAP CODES and REPAIR KITS
HEAD UNIT CODING FILES
RETROFIT PACK
SERVICE AND REPAIR HISTORY
BMW (Z4 sDrive23i)
...
Overview
Development codeE89
Short VINE155894
Production date15-Jun-2009
EngineN52K
I-LevelE89X-12-07-508
Installed mapINSTALLED MAP NOT FOUND
HeadunitHEAD UNIT NOT FOUND
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WBALM32070E516954
Vehicle Details
Optional Equipment
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Ex Works
01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
01CB CO2 equipment
01CD Brake Energy Regeneration
0216 Hydro steering-servotronic
0230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
0249 Multifunction f steering wheel
02MV BMW LA wheel, M double spoke 326
02PA Locking wheel bolt
0302 Alarm system
0337 M Sports package
0387 Wind deflector
0423 Floor mats velours
0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
0430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
0431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
0441 Smoker package
0470 Isofix-System
0481 Sports seat
0493 Storage compartment package
0494 Seat heating driver/passenger
04MW Interior strips, Aluminium Carbon Shadow
0502 Headlight cleaning system
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0521 Rain sensor
0534 Automatic air conditioning
0544 Cruise control with brake function
0563 Light package
0609 Navigation system Professional
0612 BMW Assist
0614 Internet preparation
0615 Extended BMW Online Information
0616 BMW Online
0633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business
0694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
0698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
06AA BMW TeleServices
06AB Control, Teleservices
06FL USB/audio interface
06NF Music interface for Smartphone
06NR Apps
06VC Control, Combox
0704 M Sports suspension
0710 M leather steering wheel
0715 M Aerodynamics package
0775 Headlining anthracite
07HP Connectivity Package II
0812 National version England / Ireland
0850 Dummy-SALAPA
0853 Language version, English
0877 Omission of non-combined operation
0880 On-board literature, English
08KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
08S2 Coding, alarm signal
08S3 Automatic locking during starting
08SM Car ident. number visible from outside
08TL Dummy-SALAPA
08TN Daytime driv.lights adjus.via light menu
A070 70 Ah AGM battery
Retrofitted
OKOS

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum OP.

I've had two E86s and two 3 Series with the N52 engine and been very pleased with them all, both in terms of how well they drive and reliability.

Having said that 2 of them had the electric water pump die requiring replacement. It will happen at some point, but when it happens is pretty random. My first E86 needed a new one at 60K miles but my 2nd was on the original when I sold it on 91K. It's only an issue because when it stops the car overheats in less than a mile, and new pumps aren't cheap (over £200 for an OE Pierburg pump).

Anyway happy hunting, and let us know how you get on!