ebay auction Z4M roadster - with no reserve...

[Tyreman]

Ebay suspect that the account was hacked and the item fraudulent :x

 

[buzyg]

Or corroded to dust and just blew away

The engine wasn't quite that bad. :wink:

 

[IRD]

I think the final price will be... 'The seller ended the auction early because the item is no longer available'

+1. He/she will know what they are prepared to accept and if the auction doesn’t appear to be going to get close to that figure I bet it will be withdrawn on some pretext.

 

[Sidewaze Samm]

I think the final price will be... 'The seller ended the auction early because the item is no longer available'

+1. He/she will know what they are prepared to accept and if the auction doesn’t appear to be going to get close to that figure I bet it will be withdrawn on some pretext.

keep up Ian - it's already gone!

 

[IRD]

I think the final price will be... 'The seller ended the auction early because the item is no longer available'

+1. He/she will know what they are prepared to accept and if the auction doesn’t appear to be going to get close to that figure I bet it will be withdrawn on some pretext.

keep up Ian - it's already gone!

Do I come here often?

 

[Sidewaze Samm]

hey - what you know, it's back on fleabay again!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-Z4M-3-2-2dr-ROADSTER-77-000-LEATHER-SEATS-SAT-NAV-NO-RESERVE/323562302440?hash=item4b55d0ebe8:g:ffsAAOSwRK9b9ZWr:rk:9f:0

Will it see the time out this time round?

 

[Jembo]

hey - what you know, it's back on fleabay again!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-Z4M-3-2-2dr-ROADSTER-77-000-LEATHER-SEATS-SAT-NAV-NO-RESERVE/323562302440?hash=item4b55d0ebe8:g:ffsAAOSwRK9b9ZWr:rk:9f:0

Will it see the time out this time round?

For £5k is the cheapest 340 ponies available on the planet

 

[Mr Tidy]

Advert looks pretty genuine, and the seller has 100% feedback - but why would you even think of selling that with no reserve?

Even if you're desperate surely you'd want some sort of safety net?

 

[PerryGunn]

Advert looks pretty genuine, and the seller has 100% feedback - but why would you even think of selling that with no reserve?

Even if you're desperate surely you'd want some sort of safety net?

It's eBay, as IRD said, they can always find a reason to halt the sale so that's their safety net...

He/she will know what they are prepared to accept and if the auction doesn’t appear to be going to get close to that figure I bet it will be withdrawn on some pretext.

 

[Mr Tidy]

It's eBay, as IRD said, they can always find a reason to halt the sale so that's their safety net...

Oh right - I've never used Ebay to sell!

 

[JamieZ4C]

Advert looks pretty genuine, and the seller has 100% feedback - but why would you even think of selling that with no reserve?

Even if you're desperate surely you'd want some sort of safety net?

Exactly. Hence my earlier prediction about it completing and then mysteriously relisting. I've seen it so many times... list something with no reserve to generate interest but have a "back up" bidder as the safety net.

Clearly, I'm not saying that's what's going on here, just saying it's a possibility. Another possibility is it's just simply pulled like others have said.

Doesn't mean it's a bad car though.

 

[Spaniarduk]

And... the advert's gone!

 

[srhutch]

I can see it with last link. 3 bids £5,200

 

[Ewazix]

The ad' is bidding up, currently £7,300, he might do OK

....... and for some facts about the car

The MOT history is not great with regular fails and being re-presented with advisories still lurking, including the last MOT in Aug 18 when it still had corroding brake pipes and questionable suspension bushes at the re-test. That and the surface corrosion on the engine and hubs means it's never been, or going to be a garage queen show car without a lot of work, but might be a good drivers tool so long as the oil and valve clearances have not been neglected as well. My bet is they have been scrimped on :|

DC06CNK BMW Z4 Colour Blue
Date registered 21 March 2006
MOT valid until 9 August 2019

MOT history

Date tested 10 August 2018
PASS
Mileage 77,713 miles
MOT test number 9588 1573 5078
Expiry date 9 August 2019
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.
Nearside front brake pipe corroding.
Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer joints.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Date tested 2 August 2018
FAIL
Mileage 77,661 miles
MOT test number 3423 8040 6723

Repair immediately (major defects):
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.
Nearside front brake pipe corroding.
Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer joints.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Date tested 16 May 2017
PASS
Mileage 77,626 miles
MOT test number 6650 9084 2501

Expiry date 24 May 2018


Date tested 9 May 2017
FAIL
Mileage 77,626 miles
MOT test number 3708 5330 9479
Test location
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Date tested 21 May 2016
PASS
Mileage 75,349 miles
MOT test number 7087 4447 1080
Expiry date 24 May 2017
Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
High level stop lamp damaged.

Date tested 20 May 2016
FAIL
Mileage 75,349 miles
MOT test number 5842 8682 6643
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
High level stop lamp damaged.

Date tested 12 May 2015
PASS
Mileage70,902 miles
MOT test number 2493 8283 5167
Expiry date 24 May 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested 12 May 2015
FAIL
Mileage 70,902 miles
MOT test number 7865 3253 5114
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested 19 May 2014
PASS
Mileage 68,972 miles
MOT test number 3457 1993 4102
Expiry date 24 May 2015
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested 17 May 2014
FAIL
Mileage 68,895 miles
MOT test number 7585 0703 4133

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested 25 May 2013
PASS
Mileage 65,989 miles
MOT test number 8959 2544 3115

Expiry date 24 May 2014
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Moisture present on fuel tank but no visible leak

Date tested 25 May 2013
FAIL
Mileage 65,989 miles
MOT test number 3876 1544 3157
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Moisture present on fuel tank but no visible leak

Date tested 18 May 2012
PASS
Mileage 54,523 miles
MOT test number 8788 7903 2141
Expiry date 20 May 2013
Date tested 18 May 2012
FAIL
Mileage 54,523 miles
MOT test number 9959 4973 2106
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Date tested 16 May 2011
PASS
Mileage 48,313 miles
MOT test number 1551 4683 1163

Expiry date 20 May 2012
Advisory notice item(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs excesively corroded

Date tested 20 May 2010
PASS
Mileage 42,403 miles
MOT test number 5711 0054 0111

Expiry date 20 May 2011
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Date tested 21 May 2009
PASS
Mileage 32,411 miles
MOT test number 1834 9124 9128

Expiry date 20 May 2010
Advisory notice item(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

 

[mmm-five]

Registration dates means it’s one of the rare ‘cheap tax’ cars

 

[JamieZ4C]

Registration dates means it’s one of the rare ‘cheap tax’ cars

Great spot! Could save the prospective owner hundreds or even thousands if kept for a decent amount of time.

 

[Jembo]

It's eBay, as IRD said, they can always find a reason to halt the sale so that's their safety net...

Oh right - I've never used Ebay to sell!

I though 12 hours or less & you can’t cancel it, or is it 24 hours

 

[Angie4m]

Urgh that MOT history! For me MOT history speaks volumes about car ownership. A fail here or there for something that’s maybe unable to be checked without a ramp ok that’s fine but things that are pretty apparent like wipers makes you wonder if they’ve actually been bothered to maintain it really. And those headlights, if I fails so often surely you check prior to sending it for the MOT? Even if your not sure get a pre test done for the peace of mind and a decent looking MOT certificate.

Funnily enough I knew I needed something done on one of my cars and got it done prior to the MOT, my dads motto was let it go through the MOT and see if it’s picked up - eh no

 

[Nictrix]

Funnily enough I knew I needed something done on one of my cars and got it done prior to the MOT, my dads motto was let it go through the MOT and see if it’s picked up - eh no

Its a bit like the people who say that their car will pass as they know the MOT tester.
I would rather my car failed if it had something wrong with it and have it fixed than carry on with something wrong but it had an MOT.

 

[Angie4m]

Funnily enough I knew I needed something done on one of my cars and got it done prior to the MOT, my dads motto was let it go through the MOT and see if it’s picked up - eh no

Its a bit like the people who say that their car will pass as they know the MOT tester.
I would rather my car failed if it had something wrong with it and have it fixed than carry on with something wrong but it had an MOT.

Excatly. The thing is he knew it would be picked up but it would then be fixed but for me I’d rather it passed first time not fail, fix and pass especially for something so blatant (it was the brake warning light due to a faulty sensor on the Sport and it came on a week before the MOT) Like I said if it’s something you can’t see then fair play but if it is then it should be attended to before the MOT.

Just like advisories, they should be looked at and not be on the certificate year after year. Saying that Brake pipes are based on opinion and differ from one tester to another, unfortunately.

I always give my cars a good going over before it goes for a MOT and I pay particular attention to lights, brakes, tyres, suspension and under the body for any small leaks.