I understand that and that’s why I’m looking for the new owner, but would be nice to get John’s help as he’ll know who he sold it to. Somebody on the forum did also express interest in the car so could be a forum member.The reg number B11 AYX is assigned to a black Z4 still, so chances are John sold the car with it on.
If this is the case John ain't gonna be able to help now. You will have to rely on the new owner, or it's gone.
The reg number B11 AYX is assigned to a black Z4 still, so chances are John sold the car with it on.
If this is the case John ain't gonna be able to help now. You will have to rely on the new owner, or it's gone
surely you understand my frustration on no contact for months though.The reg number B11 AYX is assigned to a black Z4 still, so chances are John sold the car with it on.
If this is the case John ain't gonna be able to help now. You will have to rely on the new owner, or it's gone.
Are you sure he's not bought it back and hidden it from you?I noticed that too, but definitely not @MattYorkshire as he’s sat next to me and doesn’t have a z4![]()
After many z4s, he’s now after a Fiat 124 Spider.
Mechanically, the car was excellent. We just ordered a work car that came sooner than anticipated and with 2 young girls, it was wasted on us really. It was PVR’s car previously and it was very well looked after.
Not sure why it was sold on so soon after but I think John had a few cars.
John I really appreciate you coming back and your message above.Hi Sarah,
I’m so sorry for this utter balls up, not intentional, I’ve never had a private plate and have no real understanding of the transfer process etc, never had any interest in them.
I’ll contact the new owner who will be fine to hand the plate back I’m sure, if not I’ll buy it back for you.
Sincere apologies.
As a side note I only sold it when my son got a place at York uni so the funds have gone to him to get him on his way. It’s a shame but I’ve got wayyyyy too many cars so something had to go….![]()
John I really appreciate you coming back and your message above.
There’s no hard feelings at all, we’ve just been struggling to get in touch and thought contact through the forum was the best way to reach you, but it was honestly a last resort.
If you could please contact the new owner and let them know the car shouldn’t have been sold with the private plate, that would be massively appreciated. As explained above, it means nothing to anyone else but it does to me as it was a gift from my parents a long time ago.
Please update with any progress and thanks again!
Sarah and @MattYorkshire
When I got mine from you Garrie it was similar, you couldn't sort the plate online...so had to trust me! It did cost me though as having the private plate on the car for a few weeks made me want one for it!Had exactly the same issue when I sold my first E89 on the forum.
I let it go to a forum member with the private reg still on it to not hold up the sale - never thought it would be an issue but I never saw the reg again and the member has long since stopped frequenting the forum.
Lesson learned
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Oh dear what a load of tosh. As has been said John is a well respected long standing member. See his response.Sorry to hear this.
Clearly John (whoever he may actually be) knows absolutely what he has done wrong, his silence is deafening!
He has just sold some side skirts for circa £1000 on here so will have been on here a lot over the past few days.
He must either be conjuring up some story or will never be seen again on here.
I will certainly steer clear of anything relating to him.
Sorry, I've just watched two episodes of The Traitors back to back and I think I'm becoming paranoid...
Apparently B11AYX is for sale here if you want to buy it back?
Number Plate Search - AYX registrations
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Agree.Oh dear what a load of tosh. As has been said John is a well respected long standing member. See his response.
Oh dear what a load of tosh. As has been said John is a well respected long standing member. See his response.
No, sorry I ain't buying that. I've seen some of your posts, remember?hard to believe but I’m human like everyone else….

Sorry mate, but you have got him all wrong.Sorry to hear this.
Clearly John (whoever he may actually be) knows absolutely what he has done wrong, his silence is deafening!
He has just sold some side skirts for circa £1000 on here so will have been on here a lot over the past few days.
He must either be conjuring up some story or will never be seen again on here.
I will certainly steer clear of anything relating to him.
haha, you're like the brother who kicks crap out of his sibling, but will fight to the death whenever anyone else tries anything... cute!Sorry mate, but you have got him all wrong.
John is one of the 'good guys', despite what could easily mistakenly be construed from this thread.