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Post by mr.tourette » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:14 pm

cn123_123 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:45 am Anyone any ideas why on the MOT it has advisory ....Under trays and engine covers installed.... is this just the tester covering their back or they suspect issues underneath. This is not on every MOT just the last one
Its because they are installed..most testers ignore it, some will put it on so it looks like they are doing the job properly, nothing to be concerned about
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Post by Probocop » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:14 pm

cn123_123 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:45 am Anyone any ideas why on the MOT it has advisory ....Under trays and engine covers installed.... is this just the tester covering their back or they suspect issues underneath. This is not on every MOT just the last one
As far as I'm aware, the under trays installed note means the MOT tester was unable to inspect a part of the vehicle without removing said undertray (which they cannot do)
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Post by cn123_123 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:16 pm

There is limited choice on these cars so you will have to travel to find exactly what you want or it could be a very long wait.
Agreed happy to travel but can only make weekends unfortunately, he does seem to be fair he said I could walk away if not as described

I will spend the next few days biting nails and stressing then see what I do on the day :o
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Post by cn123_123 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:22 pm

Thanks Probocop and Mr Tourettes

I have seen a few more and it does look like some testers add it and some do not, maybe I am too cautious and should just roll the dice :rofl:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:40 pm

cn123_123 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:16 pm
There is limited choice on these cars so you will have to travel to find exactly what you want or it could be a very long wait.
Agreed happy to travel but can only make weekends unfortunately, he does seem to be fair he said I could walk away if not as described

I will spend the next few days biting nails and stressing then see what I do on the day :o
Put a post out asking people close by to go and have a look at it on your behalf - most of them on here will be pretty tough on any car, at least if someone volunteers at least you will have an idea if its worth travelling :thumbsup:
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Post by Zedebee » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:47 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:40 pm
cn123_123 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:16 pm
There is limited choice on these cars so you will have to travel to find exactly what you want or it could be a very long wait.
Agreed happy to travel but can only make weekends unfortunately, he does seem to be fair he said I could walk away if not as described

I will spend the next few days biting nails and stressing then see what I do on the day :o
Put a post out asking people close by to go and have a look at it on your behalf - most of them on here will be pretty tough on any car, at least if someone volunteers at least you will have an idea if its worth travelling :thumbsup:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:17 pm

Zedebee wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:47 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:40 pm
cn123_123 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:16 pm

Agreed happy to travel but can only make weekends unfortunately, he does seem to be fair he said I could walk away if not as described

I will spend the next few days biting nails and stressing then see what I do on the day :o
Put a post out asking people close by to go and have a look at it on your behalf - most of them on here will be pretty tough on any car, at least if someone volunteers at least you will have an idea if its worth travelling :thumbsup:
Loads of forum members in Bristol. Having eyes is Bristol and Bath recently, it’s a real Z4 hotspot.
Just need someone to get in contact so they can go look for the OP
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Post by cn123_123 » Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:42 pm

Thanks everyone for all the help and advice ....I have got one :driving:

Big thanks to Zulu4 you were so right no lag in the auto so I got one :thumbsup:

57 plate 50000 miles I had to up my budget £8250 but think I did ok :tumbleweed: drives great........ but the journey begins, likely needs many bushes, suspension (Coils have been replaced) etc but it is as old as my son :rofl: and I have a few years left in me

What a car it is so quick and sounds great, missed several junctions and turns on the way home, some on purpose some because well you know :D

Garden > driveway was supposed to come first, it will come....... but not this weekend :driving:

Again thanks everyone, this wont be the last post as I start to get her back to her youth.


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Post by enuff_zed » Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:45 pm

Congratulations.
Looking very nice. As you say, the garden needs to become a drive if that's where it'll live. Not good all that damp going up into it.
In the meantime, may you miss many more junctions in your search for the longest route home. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:08 pm

Congratulations, gardening is well down the list when you’ve got a new Z4 :driving:

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    Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:00 pm

    Looking smart. :thumbsup:

    As has been said who cares about gardening when you've just acquired a Z4!
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    Post by Zulu4 » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:10 pm

    cn123_123 wrote: Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:42 pm
    Big thanks to Zulu4 you were so right no lag in the auto so I got one :thumbsup:


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    Well done, and welcome to the exclusive 3.0si Auto club. We only accept the best candidates. 😉

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    Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:15 pm

    Congrats on the purchase - looks very nice indeed :thumbsup:
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