FOR SALE RARE 2010 BMW Z4 30i M Sport Manual (E89) - Metallic Space Grey / Coral Red - £9,295

[yppaH]

Evening,

Very Reluctantly selling my enthusiast-owned, well looked after Z4 30i as I need a vehicle with more space/seats. Ideally want it to go to a new owner that will look after and cherish it. I've spent a lot of time, effort, and...money on this car; so please take a minute to read the compiled details from the sale sheet which I used yesterday, where it was an exhibit vehicle during The Ultimate German Meet at the British Motor Museum:

RARE SPEC ENTHUSIAST Z4

2010 BMW Z4 sDrive30i M Sport Manual (E89) 116,700 mi
WHY THIS COMBINATION IS SO DESIRABLE:​

• THE ENGINE: Powered by the legendary N52 3.0L naturally aspirated straight-six—the final, ultimate iteration of BMW’s NA inline-six engines.
• THE GEARBOX: Extremely rare 6-Speed Manual. The vast majority of E89s were optioned as autos; finding an M Sport 30i manual is exceptionally difficult.
• THE COLOUR COMBINATION: Stunning Space Grey Metallic paired with bold Kansas Coral Red Leather interior.
• HIGH SPECIFICATION: Factory optioned with M Sport Package, Comfort Package, Connectivity Package, Cruise Control, Ski Hatch (Through-Loading Bag), Power folding Auto-Dimming Mirrors, & PDC.
• FULLY SORTED: Extensive folder of previous & recent maintenance with my specific ownership maintenance (£4000+) outlined below:
  
  
  
• Factory Specification & Optional Extras
  
  
• M Sport Package: M Aerodynamic Bodystyling, Anthracite Headlining, Heated Front Sport Seats, Leather M Sport Steering Wheel
• Lighting & Visibility: Extended Lighting Package, Auto-Dimming Interior & Heated/Auto-Dimming Powerfolding Exterior Mirrors
• Driver Aids & Convenience: Comfort Package, Cruise Control, Front & Rear Park Distance Control (PDC), Dual-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning, Electronically Adjustable Sports Seats Side Bolsters
• Audio & Practicality: Connectivity Package, Telephone USB Audio Interface, Through-Loading Feature with Integrated Transport Bag (Ski Hatch), Wind Deflector, Soft-Close Boot

• Maintenance, Upgrades & Recent Works
  
  
• Roof System: Overhauled roof loom flex section with upgraded multi-strand copper wiring & Genuine BMW Roof Salmon Relays replaced
• Engine & Mechanical: New OEM Rocker Cover Gasket Assembly (Rocker Cover, Gaskets, Sleeves), OE Intake VANOS Solenoids, OEM Replacement Front Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links, OE Replacement Rear Coil Springs Pair, Full Oil and Filters service at 114,765 miles (early 2026)
• Exhaust & Audio: BMW Performance Exhaust Modification with Upgraded Tips, SMARTY Android Head Unit (CarPlay, Android Auto), High Quality Reversing Camera
• Cosmetics & Detailing: Full Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, Interior Detail & Headlight Restoration, Complete Alloy Wheels Refurbishment, OE Upgraded LCI Indicator Repeater Pair, OE Brand New Aluminium Carbon Interior Trim, Rear Taillights Sealed & Restored, Genuine BMW Floating Centre Caps
• Servicing & Upgrades: OE New Keys Set, New 85ah Varta Battery, OE Upgraded M Performance Pedals, OE Upgraded M Sport Puddle Lights, Full 4-Wheel Alignment & Tracking, Replacement Boot & Bonnet Gas Struts, Upgraded Interior LED Kit, Upgraded Floor Mats, Genuine BMW Stubby Antenna.

- Open to Offers
- Private Reg not included.
- Due to attachment limit, more images will be attached in the replies.
- Located in Preston, Lancashire, accepting bank transfer only.

 

[yppaH]

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[yppaH]

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[Reamesy]

Very nice car. GLWTS.

 

[Reamesy]

Just a couple of questions that may help buyers;

Is the private plate included?
How long have you owned the car?
Service history prior to your ownership?

 

[bmbardo]

Very nice car, good luck with the sale.

It’s almost identical to the one at Prenton Motors on Merseyside that was on for £6495 at the weekend. I was a tad too late on it, went quickly.

https://www.prentonmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-3-0-30i-sdrive-euro-5-2dr-birkenhead-202607224400927

That one had done 126k miles, 3 owners and full history. It did also have pro-nav and of course some dealer warranty. The MOT history wasn’t as clean, but no real concerns.

I’m not a big fan of the E89, but a manual in grey with the red leather, nice.

 

[yppaH]

Just a couple of questions that may help buyers;

Is the private plate included?
How long have you owned the car?
Service history prior to your ownership?

- Private plate is not included.
- I bought the car towards the end of 2025, but now require more seats/space hence for sale.
- Extensive service history with 5 stamps in the original book until 2016, thereafter the full steering rack unit was replaced in 2017 followed by another full service in 2018. The roof motor was then reconditioned that same year along with brake discs and pads. 2020 the rear anti-roll bars links and springs were replaced. Two oil services were carried out in 2022 and 2023 as well as a brake discs and pads replacement in 2024. 2025 included a replacement of the boot lock wiring loom and new spark plugs. A few other bits missed out as its quite a large folder.

 

[yppaH]

Very nice car, good luck with the sale.

It’s almost identical to the one at Prenton Motors on Merseyside that was on for £6495 at the weekend. I was a tad too late on it, went quickly.

https://www.prentonmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-3-0-30i-sdrive-euro-5-2dr-birkenhead-202607224400927

That one had done 126k miles, 3 owners and full history. It did also have pro-nav and of course some dealer warranty. The MOT history wasn’t as clean, but no real concerns.

I’m not a big fan of the E89, but a manual in grey with the red leather, nice.

Thanks!

I actually saw that one too when it went up, great price for someone, but worth noting it was a standard SE model taking a quick PX clearance price, rather than a factory M Sport.

This car is a factory M Sport with lower mileage, complete three year warranty'd ceramic coating, and critical E89 preventive maintenance already done. Most notably the roof flex wiring loom replacement, new rocker cover gasket assembly, VANOS solenoids, and the SMARTY Android unit/camera setup. Everything is fully sorted for the next owner!

 

[Pondy]

Just by writing a 'fanciful' advert does not make a car worth more money. This is by far the most expensive 2010 30i on the market, for the mileage, and many of the OP's selling 'highlights' are not strictly true.

The 'comprehensive service history' looks to have a four year gap between 2018 and 2022. Then no mention of a service since 2023.

'Bi-xenon headlamps' are not an option on any E89, they ALL came with them as standard.

There is nothing 'rare' about a manual 30i.

The M-sport package was common to all M-sport cars. It was a spec.

The 'low mileage' is not really low is it? 116,000 miles could never be considered low, but for a 16 year old car it's still 7,250 miles a year, every year.

Sorry but trying to market the car as something special with an inflated price, when it isn't, gets my attention.

I presume it is a very nice car, but some of the hype is a bit much TBH.

 

[Matt.rowley.1990]

Just by writing a 'fanciful' advert does not make a car worth more money. This is by far the most expensive 2010 30i on the market, for the mileage, and many of the OP's selling 'highlights' are not strictly true.

The 'comprehensive service history' looks to have a four year gap between 2018 and 2022. Then no mention of a service since 2023.

'Bi-xenon headlamps' are not an option on any E89, they ALL came with them as standard.

There is nothing 'rare' about a manual 30i.

The M-sport package was common to all M-sport cars. It was a spec.

The 'low mileage' is not really low is it? 116,000 miles could never be considered low, but for a 16 year old car it's still 7,250 miles a year, every year.

Sorry but trying to market the car as something special with an inflated price, when it isn't, gets my attention.

I presume it is a very nice car, but some of the hype is a bit much TBH.

Whilst I agree with most of what you’ve said, I will disagree on the rarity. A manual M Sport 30i is probably one of the rarest and do not come up for sale nearly as often as a 23i or N20 engined model.

I have a manual M Sport Highline Edition 30i and have kept a close eye on the market. Months went by where there was only one M Sport 30i for sale.