E89 Market watch

[scootr]

Whatever floats your boat, man. Just get in it and go.
I think we can agree life is too short.
Quite happy with my 3.0 and Remus

[Scirl]

thanks Silverstar..
Anyone able to advise on an mot result if I PM it to them?

No need to PM

Public information, shows pass / fail, miles and more
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Do wheels crack easily enough ? It's possible to drive with two cracked wheels?
Reg: WN12UXW

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ ... 1572966336

[Silverstar]

thanks Silverstar..
Anyone able to advise on an mot result if I PM it to them?

No need to PM

Public information, shows pass / fail, miles and more
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Do wheels crack easily enough ? It's possible to drive with two cracked wheels?
Reg: WN12UXW

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ ... 1572966336

Yes a couple of 19" wheels are prone to cracking, lots of threads on the forum about it and no you shouldn't drive with cracked wheels that is why its an MOT failure. Saying that this particular the wheels must have been either repaired or replaced since subsequent MOTs show no faults.

[mr wilks]

Some very cheap E89s changing hands now
£7k to get you into a 2012 Msport 2.oi
ok it has 119k on the clock but great spec & colour its a cheap way into a good looking Z4 if the miles don't put you off
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-2012- ... Sw2RdduFue

[clarker63]

Some very cheap E89s changing hands now

which was kinda my point about a previous discussion we participated on a 2009 23i Msport... still up for sale a month later at the same price...

similar sort of thing for £7500..and low mileage!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-sDriv ... 4409807068

[Scirl]

Some very cheap E89s changing hands now
£7k to get you into a 2012 Msport 2.oi
ok it has 119k on the clock but great spec & colour its a cheap way into a good looking Z4 if the miles don't put you off
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-2012- ... Sw2RdduFue

Looks good, but would an extra 2k get similar with a lot lower mileage, if so would it be better value?
Not sure myself, just wondering what a replacement engine or clutch would set one back?

[neo_24860]

Some very cheap E89s changing hands now

which was kinda my point about a previous discussion we participated on a 2009 23i Msport... still up for sale a month later at the same price...


similar sort of thing for £7500..and low mileage!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-sDriv ... 4409807068

But you are forgetting that yes, it's cheaper, but it's had an accident, hence why it's cheaper!

[clarker63]

But you are forgetting that yes, it's cheaper, but it's had an accident, hence why it's cheaper!

can't see anything on this one that says its had an accident.. certainly not as nice as yours from a colour/trim perspective though

[mr wilks]

Some very cheap E89s changing hands now
£7k to get you into a 2012 Msport 2.oi
ok it has 119k on the clock but great spec & colour its a cheap way into a good looking Z4 if the miles don't put you off
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-2012- ... Sw2RdduFue

Looks good, but would an extra 2k get similar with a lot lower mileage, if so would it be better value?
Not sure myself, just wondering what a replacement engine or clutch would set one back?

Indeed its the old snakes & ladders scenario miles down spend up , either way in my experience mileage is no guarantee of trouble free motoring .

[Scirl]

thanks Mr W...
I had a look at the MOT, while nothing terrible as far as I understand, seems its done the miles alright.

24 April 2019
PASS
Mileage 116,044 miles
Expiry date 24 April 2020

Date tested
25 April 2018
PASS
Mileage
113,752 miles


Date tested
3 April 2018
FAIL
Mileage
113,702 miles
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)


Date tested
23 March 2018
FAIL
Mileage
113,653 miles
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has multiple lumps (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (3.7.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner


Date tested
20 March 2017
PASS
Mileage
80,734 miles

Date tested
21 March 2016
PASS
Mileage
51,186 miles
3D effect on front number plate characters
3D effect on rear number plate characters
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)


Date tested
21 March 2016
FAIL
Mileage
51,186 miles
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
3D effect on front number plate characters
3D effect on rear number plate characters
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)


Date tested
19 March 2015
PASS
Mileage
24,844 miles

[mikedelta]

It's a vinyl embossed to look like leather. Excuse the mess.

Not seen any plastic ones in the UK... the only option was a cloth seat, leather or alcantara ones... I thought

Cars in really hot countries usually spec with vinyl/cloth as the very high summer temperatures can make the leather crack up very quickly indeed.

[scootr]

I can attest to the cracked and torn leather seats in many cars here under 10 yrs old. This fake leather looks the bit and wears like iron without special treatment

[Tinker15]

Not much chance of the sun cracking the seats in Yorkshire. Waterlogged maybe . . . .

[scootr]

Yikes Looks like Texas in the hurricane season here. I may just stay put - this bit of Mediterranean climate is mostly lovely which makes for good year round driving fun.

[sunnydays]

Seems like a very very slow market at the moment. Any idea what is going on guys?