Z4 roadster oil leak

[dkatwa]

Hi. I have a roadster s with 35k miles, 2004. Car got an advisory last week during the MOT. Front oil leak but not excessive. For those who have had a similar issue what do you think is the issue and who would you recommend to diagnose and fix. I live in Harrow.
Car will be for sale thereafter.
Thanks
Deepak

[DogWagen]

Without cleaning the oil residue and monitoring to identify the source, it is hard to say for certain.

I had a small oil leak from the valve cover gasket on my B3s (same engine as RS) - they harden/crack with age.

[dkatwa]

Thanks.. Where did you get the work done? I presume it's a common issue for this engine...
Cheers

[DogWagen]

Where did you get the work done?

I did it myself (am a engineer... ) - it's simple enough to do with the right tools. There are a number of good videos about (50skid on youtube is excellent)

I presume it's a common issue for this engine...

It's certainly common for BMWs of this era but whether it's common on the B3s, I couldn't say but others will know.

Hope that helps,

[Charles]

If we are talking about the rocker cover gasket then this does leak over time. If yours is the original 18 year old gasket then I wouldn't be surprised if it has gone and needs replacing

[dkatwa]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I have booked it with CPC Performance Engineering next week to look at/ fix.
cheers