STOLEN BMW 335i (East London, E14)
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On 20th March (2012), we had our pride and joy, a 335i, stolen from our house in East London at around 10.30pm. We also have both sets of our keys still, much like other similar high end BMWs stolen, as noted on this forum.
Absolutely gutted - 57 plate, twin turbo, 30k mileage, sparkling graphite, Dakota cream leather interior, sat nav.. all the trimmings of a dream car.
No signs of smashed glass on the ground, no alarm sounded, and no immobilisor activated..just gone.
Have noted an increase in the number of cars, like ours, taken from East London area too...must be the same group of thieving ****s. We've been informed cars taken to the ports at night time for shipping to Europe, never to be found again.
Advise from police is not to buy a BMW again.
Gutted...
First post, so hopefully this information is of use to fellow BMW owners to keep their pride and joy locked away in a bunker somewhere away from these thieving ****s!
Absolutely gutted - 57 plate, twin turbo, 30k mileage, sparkling graphite, Dakota cream leather interior, sat nav.. all the trimmings of a dream car.
No signs of smashed glass on the ground, no alarm sounded, and no immobilisor activated..just gone.
Have noted an increase in the number of cars, like ours, taken from East London area too...must be the same group of thieving ****s. We've been informed cars taken to the ports at night time for shipping to Europe, never to be found again.
Advise from police is not to buy a BMW again.
Gutted...
First post, so hopefully this information is of use to fellow BMW owners to keep their pride and joy locked away in a bunker somewhere away from these thieving ****s!
Really sorry for you and I hope whoever is stealing these cars, or providing duplicate keys for the thieves, is caught ASAP. Obviously it wouldn't be a great idea for anyone in the know to post details on an open forum but I hope the police are working with BMW themselves.
Will you follow the advice not to buy another BMW, OP?
Will you follow the advice not to buy another BMW, OP?
I find it crazy how BMW have not published something or contacted us to be more vigilent despite the police and insurance co advising not to buy these vehicles given the recent streak.
To answer your question, no chance, i wouldn't buy another BMW nor recommend one to any one else. Worked hard for years to buy this car only for it to be simply taken as a result of a lapse in BMW technology and someone's greed for ££££.
They've got a lot to answer for, though I am sure there is the ever so small clause in the purchase contract which means no liability is taken by BMW in these ludicrous eventualities.
A car which we we're told cannot be hot wired or stolen without the keys ... Having seen videos on YouTube, I am surprised BMW haven't done anything about it.
Frustrating to say the least given this has become so prevalent recently.
I really do hope we find her however chances remain slim...
To answer your question, no chance, i wouldn't buy another BMW nor recommend one to any one else. Worked hard for years to buy this car only for it to be simply taken as a result of a lapse in BMW technology and someone's greed for ££££.
They've got a lot to answer for, though I am sure there is the ever so small clause in the purchase contract which means no liability is taken by BMW in these ludicrous eventualities.
A car which we we're told cannot be hot wired or stolen without the keys ... Having seen videos on YouTube, I am surprised BMW haven't done anything about it.
Frustrating to say the least given this has become so prevalent recently.
I really do hope we find her however chances remain slim...
Very sorry to hear of you loss I had a number of cars stolen when I was driving interesting cars and it is gutting.
There is another post on PH on this very subject which suggests this is becoming a real problem for BMW owners at: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I thought modern cars security had improved post immobiliser. It looks like the advent of more technology is causing a real problem.
Good luck with your own loss. I hope the shysters involved end up in purgatory.
There is another post on PH on this very subject which suggests this is becoming a real problem for BMW owners at: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I thought modern cars security had improved post immobiliser. It looks like the advent of more technology is causing a real problem.
Good luck with your own loss. I hope the shysters involved end up in purgatory.
pilchardthecat said:
I'm curious to know what the theory is as to what the thieves are doing with them once in Europe? They are RHD cars after all
Not sure about europe, I believe most head to africahttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-20...
SuperHangOn said:
Not sure about europe, I believe most head to africa
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-20...
Quite an interesting read. Why aren't the ports taking this more seriously? The amount of corruption is astonishing (although may be not so surprising).http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-20...
furrywoolyhatuk said:
Quite an interesting read. Why aren't the ports taking this more seriously? The amount of corruption is astonishing (although may be not so surprising).
Indeed. From reading that, it is clear the problem needs to be sorted here in the UK because, once the cars have arrived in the s
thole of choice, there is no way of stopping it. Cut their supply and it's game over.10th April in Leyton.
http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...
If I had a decent specced new BMW in London i'd be investing in a reasonably priced GPS tracker.
http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...
If I had a decent specced new BMW in London i'd be investing in a reasonably priced GPS tracker.
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