Description
KEY FACTS
This BMW Z1 is an effortlessly stylish modern classic roadster, driven for a particularly low 20,286 miles.
Under the bonnet is a 2.5-litre straight-six, delivering 168bhp to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
This Z1 is a rare sight on UK roads, with only around 75 thought to have been delivered to the UK.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
This example is finished in Top Red with a black soft top over a grey nubuck leather-trimmed cabin featuring camouflage-patterned seat centers.
It rides on a set of 16-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, fitted with Toyo Proxes tires.
Equipment includes electric windows and a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB stereo.
Accompanying the sale is a history file including letters from previous owners, the owner’s manual, service book, radio booklet, various invoices, V5C, and spare wheel.
CONDITION
Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
Specific notes from the seller include: one or two minor stone chips on the bonnet, minor marks on the interior upholstery, and a small amount of stretching on the seat centres.
The seller notes that the passenger-side door works best when pressed firmly with the key in the lock.
The most recent MOT test was conducted on 4 August 2025 at 20,285 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.
SERVICE HISTORY
The car was last serviced in November 2024 at 19,797 miles by Heritage AutoWerks, who renewed the engine oil, oil filter, and handbrake shoes, and lubricated the locks and hinges.
Prior to this, an Inspection II service was performed by Classic Heroes in March 2022 at 18,983 miles, which included refurbishing the wheels, installing a new stereo and HID headlight bulbs, and replacing the brake fluid, coolant, cambelt and pulley, belts, water pump, rocker shaft D blocks, front and rear brake callipers, front and rear brake hoses, tyres, coolant and heater hoses, underbonnet fuel hoses, rear fuel hoses, heater fan resistor, and both door belts.
The vehicle was reportedly kept under a valid SORN from 2011 to 2022.
The previous Inspection II service was carried out by marque specialist Munich Legends in May 2008 at 18,066 miles.
Invoices detailing other work undertaken are visible in the photo gallery.
Dates and mileage:
Nov 2024 – 19,797 miles – Heritage AutoWerks
Mar 2022 – 18,983 miles – Classic Heroes
May 2008 – 18,066 miles – Munich Legends
Oct 2007 – 17,684 miles – Parrington Autos
Jul 2005 – 16,251 miles – Parrington Autos
Jul 2004 – 15,582 miles – Parrington Autos
Jul 2003 – 15,034 miles – William Jacks of Cobham BMW
Jul 2002 – 13,917 miles – Vines of Guildford BMW
Jul 2001 – 13,415 miles – Vines of Guildford BMW
Jun 1999 – 12,549 miles – Coombs of Guildford BMW
May 1998 – 11,811 miles – Coombs of Guildford BMW
Mar 1996 – 10,079 miles – Coombs of Guildford BMW
Apr 1995 – 8,801 miles – Coombs of Guildford BMW
Jul 1993 – 5,806 miles – Coombs of Guildford BMW
Nov 1991 – 1,320 miles – Hughenden Motor Co
Jan 1991 – PDI – Rydale Oldbury BMW
SUMMARY
This BMW Z1 is a distinctively styled 1990s convertible dating from the model’s final year of production, which is perhaps best known for its plastic bodywork and vertically sliding doors. This example has covered a particularly low 20,286 over the course of its lifetime, and is praised by the seller for its handling and rarity. It would now make a superb addition to a wider assembly of modern classics as well as an eye-catching companion for car show visits and weekend drives, particularly with the roof lowered throughout the sunny spring and summer months.
