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irish boy said:
I had a 30k mile evo sport 2.5 around 2004 ish. Sold it the owner of the shell garage in my village for 12k which seemed like a fortune then.
He still has it. Only done about 5k miles since. Not sure he really realises what he has despite me hinting to it every time I fill up.
I'd be offering him 3 times what he paid, in cash, because you've missed it and want to revisit your youth:-)He still has it. Only done about 5k miles since. Not sure he really realises what he has despite me hinting to it every time I fill up.
Yil said:
I am having my europameister 88 lightly restored. My sills should be satin shouldn't they.?
Good sources of parts would be greatly appreciated.
Cotswold BMW give a discount via E30zone forum of around 10% or so.Good sources of parts would be greatly appreciated.
C3BMW are good guys and the owner is also an M3 owner that posts here, so know M3 specifics.
BMW's own classic shop is in Germany and priced in Euro, which can work out cheaper.
Shipping is a pain in the bum as nearly every single part comes in a separate package , not always arriving on the same day. I had 13 different packages arive over 4 days.
Leebmann24.de is a German supplier where you can get a 5-10 % discount over the BMW classic shop, but the more you buy the more the shipping goes up, where as with the BMW classic shop shopping is free over a certain figure I forget - 100 euro ?
Satin sills for all as stock.
irish boy said:
I had a 30k mile evo sport 2.5 around 2004 ish. Sold it the owner of the shell garage in my village for 12k which seemed like a fortune then.
He still has it. Only done about 5k miles since. Not sure he really realises what he has despite me hinting to it every time I fill up.
where is this shell garage i need to fill up suddenly! ha !He still has it. Only done about 5k miles since. Not sure he really realises what he has despite me hinting to it every time I fill up.
E30M3SE said:
a lot of miles.. anybody know the registration?E30M3SE said:
We have, it's the Welsh car that was owned by Bernie Ecclestone. (27 odd years ago)The first set of pics on Car and Classic were poor. These aren't much better. The bit of cardboard over the plate tells me that the seller cant even operate Paintbrush and do a simple bit of plate blanking. I would think he'd be a bit "old skool" and thus will be hard work to barter with. Possibly why a car with a high, but reasonable mileage/condition (seemingly) hasn't shifted in a number of months.
Probably saw the Parkways car and figured the Ecclestone link would mean more.
Bit like the guy who paid over the odds for Prince Harry's Audi RS3 thinking he'd make a fortune, and then didn't!
I'd also like to see Pistonheads operate a "No POA" policy. It's ridiculous! Price it or don't advertise it!
guys what do you reckon to a MOT history such as this pls? stuff that can be put right or not worth the hassle?
many thanks in advance
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
What are advisories?
Date tested
21 September 2016
PASS
Mileage
74,200 miles
MOT test number
7181 9860 4484
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
24 September 2017
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection on sills
induction pipe split between airflow meter and plenum chamber
What are advisories?
Date tested
20 September 2016
FAIL
Mileage
74,200 miles
MOT test number
6877 3357 0703
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection on sills
induction pipe split between airflow meter and plenum chamber
nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire hanging down
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
25 September 2015
PASS
Mileage
74,156 miles
MOT test number
4865 7551 1594
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
24 September 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
intake pipe has split in after the mass airflow meter
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake pad wear wire is hanging down not attached to anything
What are advisories?
Date tested
22 September 2015
FAIL
Mileage
74,156 miles
MOT test number
6852 6956 1466
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
intake pipe has split in after the mass airflow meter
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake pad wear wire is hanging down not attached to anything
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
22 July 2014
PASS
Mileage
73,656 miles
MOT test number
8868 6360 4274
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
21 July 2015
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
11 July 2013
PASS
Mileage
73,425 miles
MOT test number
5253 4229 3102
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
10 July 2014
Date tested
11 July 2013
FAIL
Mileage
73,425 miles
MOT test number
2353 4269 3115
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
What are failures?
Date tested
30 June 2012
PASS
Mileage
72,782 miles
MOT test number
1162 8288 2150
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2013
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
8 June 2011
PASS
Mileage
72,334 miles
MOT test number
7888 2945 1132
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2012
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
28 June 2010
PASS
Mileage
71,727 miles
MOT test number
1326 2967 0163
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2011
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check outer sills fully as covered
What are advisories?
many thanks in advance
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
What are advisories?
Date tested
21 September 2016
PASS
Mileage
74,200 miles
MOT test number
7181 9860 4484
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
24 September 2017
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection on sills
induction pipe split between airflow meter and plenum chamber
What are advisories?
Date tested
20 September 2016
FAIL
Mileage
74,200 miles
MOT test number
6877 3357 0703
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection on sills
induction pipe split between airflow meter and plenum chamber
nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire hanging down
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
25 September 2015
PASS
Mileage
74,156 miles
MOT test number
4865 7551 1594
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
24 September 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
intake pipe has split in after the mass airflow meter
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake pad wear wire is hanging down not attached to anything
What are advisories?
Date tested
22 September 2015
FAIL
Mileage
74,156 miles
MOT test number
6852 6956 1466
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
intake pipe has split in after the mass airflow meter
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake pad wear wire is hanging down not attached to anything
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
22 July 2014
PASS
Mileage
73,656 miles
MOT test number
8868 6360 4274
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
21 July 2015
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
11 July 2013
PASS
Mileage
73,425 miles
MOT test number
5253 4229 3102
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
10 July 2014
Date tested
11 July 2013
FAIL
Mileage
73,425 miles
MOT test number
2353 4269 3115
Test location
View test location
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
What are failures?
Date tested
30 June 2012
PASS
Mileage
72,782 miles
MOT test number
1162 8288 2150
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2013
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
8 June 2011
PASS
Mileage
72,334 miles
MOT test number
7888 2945 1132
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2012
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Date tested
28 June 2010
PASS
Mileage
71,727 miles
MOT test number
1326 2967 0163
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
5 July 2011
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check outer sills fully as covered
What are advisories?
Regardless of the car I hate seeing when owners don't fix stuff year on year and just keep presenting it with advisories and issues. It's not like it's a £20k fix to sort them. Not enthusiasts imho when they can't be arsed but still keep taking it along.
No mention of serious corrosion issues I suppose is a bonus!
No mention of serious corrosion issues I suppose is a bonus!
Apart from a guide (potentially) to any serious structural issues, I don't set much store by MOT history, or even service history come to that. I've had some proper dogs over the years, yet read their FSH and you'd think they had hardly left the showroom. By the same token, I have had cars which came with nothing but a dog eared V5 yet were pretty much mint. When it comes to 25+ year old E30's I suggest you just go with what you can see for yourself. Condition is everything!
e30m3Mark said:
Apart from a guide (potentially) to any serious structural issues, I don't set much store by MOT history, or even service history come to that. I've had some proper dogs over the years, yet read their FSH and you'd think they had hardly left the showroom. By the same token, I have had cars which came with nothing but a dog eared V5 yet were pretty much mint. When it comes to 25+ year old E30's I suggest you just go with what you can see for yourself. Condition is everything!
This!will go check it out in person
has had a paint job apparently with 6k
so would want to know from the folks who did it what they saw underneath ... i was just a bit unsure about the bits on the MOT history and whether that meant the car was abused /need me to dig deeper to restore etc.. but thanks for you feedback bud
has had a paint job apparently with 6k
so would want to know from the folks who did it what they saw underneath ... i was just a bit unsure about the bits on the MOT history and whether that meant the car was abused /need me to dig deeper to restore etc.. but thanks for you feedback bud
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