The E89 Z4 retractable-hardtop roadster with the N52 six, the turbo N20 four, and the twin-turbo N54 (35i/35is), 6- and 8-speed automatics, rear-wheel drive. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; per-configuration facts are below.
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Filtered: N20 · 2.0L petrol (N20).
Known issues
Sorted by severity. Tap an issue to reveal its symptom, repair and what to check.
HighOil pump drive chain wear (N20)built before 2015
MediumOil filter housing gasket leak (N20)
MediumValve cover / gasket oil leak (N20)
Engines & reliability
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Pre-purchase checklist
Documents
☐Check service history for repeated coolant top-ups
Test drive
☐Assess shift quality and D/R engagement when warm
Maintenance
Key service intervals — vary by engine and driving conditions.