Just About To Buy A UK 320d M-Sport

kceire · 10-06-2009, 05:34 PM

guys just about to buy a 2007 320d msport. its a uk car brought over here to Ireland.
is there any recommended checks i can do on the uk reg to ensure its not a write off, stolen, crashed etc etc etc

it is silver, standard msport kit and wheels but with full black dakota leather, bluetooth, sat-nav/idrive and rear folding seats with isofix.

Sir_Pigley · 10-06-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kceire

guys just about to buy a 2007 320d msport. its a uk car brought over here to Ireland.
is there any recommended checks i can do on the uk reg to ensure its not a write off, stolen, crashed etc etc etc

it is silver, standard msport kit and wheels but with full black dakota leather, bluetooth, sat-nav/idrive and rear folding seats with isofix.

Basic car check for accidents and outstanding finance:

https://www.mycarcheck.com/

V330d · 10-07-2009, 03:38 AM

Hi you would be much better holding out for one first registered in 08 as the road tax is much cheaper, that could make all the difference come resale in a few years time.
The exchange rate is great now, if you are buying in sterling use a currency broker such as transfermate.com thye can save you another few hundred over a bank.

creepy coupe · 10-07-2009, 04:06 AM

If a trader is selling it, ask to see the HPi result sheet.

kceire · 10-07-2009, 02:01 PM

HPI check carried out this morning.

too cheap for the year and too good to be true!

first registered on 30th March 2007, declared a Cat D write off on 12th May 2007!

Insurers didnt repair so i presume it was sent out into the trade and fixed up off the radar as theres no receipts of damage report in any of the cars documents!

i walked away

Dr Dave · 10-07-2009, 02:50 PM

That was money well spent, good result!

- Paul - · 10-07-2009, 02:57 PM

Just goes to show that it's worth doing one!!

JLR1969 · 10-07-2009, 04:24 PM

Phew I bet you are glad you checked. What a nightmare if you just bought it.

Irle92 · 10-07-2009, 06:31 PM

Hi kceire,

Just wondering was it a car on carzone ? Iv been looking at getting an e92 320d, similar to what you've described. Was just wondering if either are the one your talking about ?

Cheers,
Stephen.

creepy coupe · 10-08-2009, 03:49 AM

He heard you the first time

craig2859 · 10-08-2009, 04:29 AM

Really good job you carried out that HPI Check

I also feel sorry whoever bought it from new, and wrote it of in just a few months !!

Out of intrest how much was it going for then ?

Irle92 · 10-08-2009, 07:12 AM

Creepy coupe, just seen that the post was repeated 3 times. Dont know how that happened but tidied up the thread just for you

kceire · 10-08-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Irle92

Hi kceire,

Just wondering was it a car on carzone ? Iv been looking at getting an e92 320d, similar to what you've described. Was just wondering if either are the one your talking about ?

Cheers,
Stephen.

No Stephen, it wasnt an E92 Coupe, It was an E90 Saloon in Silver.

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Originally Posted by craig2859

Really good job you carried out that HPI Check

I also feel sorry whoever bought it from new, and wrote it of in just a few months !!

Out of intrest how much was it going for then ?

i would of had the car in my drive for 12,000 euro plus VRT of 8000 euro = 20k euro for a 2007 M-Sport with very nice options ticked. about 8k cheaper than similar car for sale over here.

When i went to view it, it was a little dark but i had my torch and noticed cracking on the chassis legs, thought it might just be paint flaking with the salt on UK roads etc etc but it just got me thinking!

then looking at the options list, i was wonder why would somebody spec a car so high and not get xenons?

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kceire Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 318d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Just About To Buy A UK 320d M-Sport guys just about to buy a 2007 320d msport. its a uk car brought over here to Ireland. is there any recommended checks i can do on the uk reg to ensure its not a write off, stolen, crashed etc etc etc it is silver, standard msport kit and wheels but with full black dakota leather, bluetooth, sat-nav/idrive and rear folding seats with isofix. __________________ 2007 E90 Titanium Silver BMW 318d M-Sport 2008 E60 LCI Alpine White BMW 520d M-Sport
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V330d Private First Class 34 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F31 335d Tanzanite Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Hi you would be much better holding out for one first registered in 08 as the road tax is much cheaper, that could make all the difference come resale in a few years time. The exchange rate is great now, if you are buying in sterling use a currency broker such as transfermate.com thye can save you another few hundred over a bank.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1823 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	If a trader is selling it, ask to see the HPi result sheet.
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kceire Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 318d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	HPI check carried out this morning. too cheap for the year and too good to be true! first registered on 30th March 2007, declared a Cat D write off on 12th May 2007! Insurers didnt repair so i presume it was sent out into the trade and fixed up off the radar as theres no receipts of damage report in any of the cars documents! i walked away __________________ 2007 E90 Titanium Silver BMW 318d M-Sport 2008 E60 LCI Alpine White BMW 520d M-Sport
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- Paul - Major General 753 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Just goes to show that it's worth doing one!! __________________ My Photos
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JLR1969 Major General 1837 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Phew I bet you are glad you checked. What a nightmare if you just bought it.
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10-07-2009, 06:31 PM	#9
Irle92 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E92 Hopefully Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Hi kceire, Just wondering was it a car on carzone ? Iv been looking at getting an e92 320d, similar to what you've described. Was just wondering if either are the one your talking about ? Cheers, Stephen.
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10-08-2009, 03:49 AM	#10
creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1823 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	He heard you the first time
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craig2859 Black .... all the way !! 58 Rep 601 Posts Drives: [Previous]2006 330d M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK-Dorset iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 330d M-Sport [0.00]	Really good job you carried out that HPI Check I also feel sorry whoever bought it from new, and wrote it of in just a few months !! Out of intrest how much was it going for then ?
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10-08-2009, 07:12 AM	#12
Irle92 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E92 Hopefully Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Creepy coupe, just seen that the post was repeated 3 times. Dont know how that happened but tidied up the thread just for you
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