Hi all, first BMW car.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:49 am

Hi to all.
My first foray into BMW car ownership, though I do have an S1000R sport which I bought in October.

Just purchased a 2020 s drive 30i which is being delivered on Tuesday, all going well.
Appears to be very well specced, not much in the options list not on it I don’t think.

I’ll post some pics up when it arrives.

Coming from a 718 Boxster which due to a nervous fiancée and having the bike, was rarely used in anger.
Persuaded SWMBO that the Z4 is more refined and we can just cruise along.
If I suddenly stop posting, she sussed me out.

First question and it’s general and google can’t help.
As the car is nine months old, but VED can’t be transferred, what happens re the higher tax rate for the first five years? Do I lose the nine months “credit” towards it so far, or at some point in the future will I pay pro rats for a year?
I’m thinking maybe best just to tax for six months originally if no credit from the first nine months.

Thanks for reading and any responses.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:04 am

Hello and welcome to the forum - great choice of car, be good to see the pics when deliver.

No idea on the VED

ori · Post by **ori** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:57 am

Welcome. Look forward to the pictures!

What packs does it have on it?

As for the VED, I don’t know how the first year refund works, but if any refund is given, it’s to the original owner I believe.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:58 am

Welcome to the forum.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:02 am

Hi ori.
Off the top of my head, sport pro, comfort plus, tech, sure there is more.
Yes, I’m aware any refund goes to the previous owner, what I’m trying to understand is if that partial year counts towards the amount of time the higher ved is paid, or as because it was not a full year, I’m starting from scratch again.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:28 am

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:02 am what I’m trying to understand is if that partial year counts towards the amount of time the higher ved is paid, or as because it was not a full year, I’m starting from scratch again.

Hello and welcome from another recent G29 owner

I’ve already got my registration documents and I’m sure it says the higher VED is applicable for the first 5 years from date of registration so the previous 9 months will count IMO

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:39 am

Just checked, it shows the date the higher VED is due until

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:24 pm

Cheers Andy, I presume they will pro rata it the last year of the higher rate.

I bike up your way often, pretty sure you will recognise this.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:59 pm

I thought the higher VED was only for 5 years but it appears that your documents show it for 6.
Can you sorn it over winter without it affecting the end date for the high VED?

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:06 pm

Nictrix wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:59 pm I thought the higher VED was only for 5 years but it appears that your documents show it for 6.
Can you sorn it over winter without it affecting the end date for the high VED?

Hi neighbour, Paisley here too.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:08 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:06 pm
Nictrix wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:59 pm I thought the higher VED was only for 5 years but it appears that your documents show it for 6.
Can you sorn it over winter without it affecting the end date for the high VED?
Hi neighbour, Paisley here too.

Cool, will keep an eye out for you and your car.
Keep an eye on the meets threads if that is your thing also.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:19 pm

Will do.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:54 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:03 pm

Thanks.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:32 pm

Nictrix wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:59 pm I thought the higher VED was only for 5 years but it appears that your documents show it for 6.
Can you sorn it over winter without it affecting the end date for the high VED?

Yes, I think it’s the big one, £900, for year one then the additional surcharge for the following 5.

I presume you can because my reading of the V5 is that after that date, no matter how much it’s been taxed/sorn’d, the additional surcharge is only in place until the stated date.

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