Used BMW Z4 2009-2017 reliability review

What should I look for in a used BMW Z4?

Z4s are complicated beasts, and the most common problems with the Z4 have been little electrical gremlins, so try out every electrical component on your prospective purchase to make sure it all works as it should.

Then while you are on your test drive, check for any excessive wear in the operation of the clutch and that the gear lever engages in a precise manner. Don’t be concerned by a heavy shift action, it was like that when new.

There have been some reports from owners of their alloy wheels cracking, requiring expensive replacements, too, so inspect the wheels carefully for damage. If you can, look through the spokes to the inner sides of the wheels to make sure there are no cracks there either.

Is a used BMW Z4 reliable?

This generation of Z4 didn't feature in our most recent reliability survey, but BMW as a brand finished in a credible 16th place out of 32 manufacturers in the same survey.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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