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Reliability Database
BMW

Z4

Sports Car
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
2 Generations
7 Engines Rated
1,399 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2003-2008 E85
5 engines
1,157 complaints 🔥 7 ☠ 2
2.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2009-2016 E89
2 engines
242 complaints
3.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
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