Car SOLD: BMW Z4 3.0i, 54k, FBMWSH

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Update: Car now Sold…

For Sale: 2003 BMW Z4, 3.0i roadster

Not salvage, and never been damaged or repaired. Selling my pride and joy, details below.

Had the pleasure of owning the zed for over 2 1/2 years now, and unfortunately its time to sell to upgrade to a 911. Spotted the perfect one so looking to try and sort my funds out ASAP, hence forcing the sale of zed slightly earlier than I had wanted..

She’s been my pride any joy. Well cared for example, washed and waxed weekly, and always garaged. Its a great spec, having professional Nav, TV function, red //M sport seats, and a set of 19” Alpina Dynamic wheels, with Brand New Avon’s. (I’m not currently considering selling wheels separately). These came straight off an Alpina Roadster, so fit with the right off-set’s and absolutely no rubbing!
Its also quite unusually got a matching grey hood, which goes great with the paintwork. Quite unusual, as most zeds seem to have the black hood.

Its had all the ‘usual’ z4 issues resolved in my ownership, notbly…

- Rear springs replaced
- Roof motor replaced
- Central locking ECU replaced
- Drivers window regulator replaced.

Specification:
2003 – 03 plate
54k miles
FBMWSH
3.0L Petrol (231 BHP)
6 Speed Manual
Electric Roof – Hydraulic roof motor just replaced
Cruise Control
3 x Keys (including wallet key)
19″ Alpina Dynamic wheels with brand new Avon zz3′s
Electric Heated Mirrors
Comfort Package
Full and Complete Manuals, Receipts
Red //M sport Heated Electrical Memory Seats
On Board Computer
Headlight Washer
Rear Parking Distance System (PDC)
Sport Button
Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Climate Control
Auto Dip Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensor Wipers
Automatic Headlights
Tyre Puncture Warning System

£12,000

Leave a reply to this post if you have any questions, or want more details.

(Car currently has a private plate, which needs to be removed prior to sale)

2011 changes to MOT

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2011 VOSA changes to MOT

Still 13 months away until these new regulations come into force, but some interesting changes. From MOT from December 2011, the below changes will come into force, which will be very bad news for some.

HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.

Chipped ECU’s -  Unsure of just how/if this one will realistically be enforced, but any cars with chipped ECU’s will in theory be an MOT failure. I can only assume VOSA have found an easy way of checking ECU software through the cars OBD port (diagnostic plug).

Wiring harness – The general condition of he wiring harness will be checked to make sure there is no rubbing or chaffing, and that the harnesses are in generally good condition. If unsecure, or damaged again MOT failure.

Airbag warning lights -  If any warning lights are illuminated, it will again be an MOT failure.

EDIT: Received  few comments about the link not working/containing the right info..

The above was confirmed in the October 2010 VOSA newsletter.  Which can be viewed as a PDF from their website.  Link below, see page 8 for details.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/MoT%20-%20Issue%2048%20-%20Oct%202010.pdf