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I know this might sound like a stupid question but how do you identify a real motorsport?

Logbook?
HPI?
Any distinguishing features?

Basically im going to look at a convertible tomorrow and it would be great if he didn't know it was a motorsport

I dont know what makes me think this maybe something to do with the wheels with nogaro centres(excuse the spelling) but that could just of been added on but its an old boy so would he be bothered to do this?

Needs the code 796 or 798 Motorsport Edition on the vehicle specification enquiry which can be obtained from a BMW dealer. Then you can be certain. HTH.

get the VIN plate number & take it to BMW & they should be able to tell you.

Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

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edit - as above

Cheers guys. That was quick

Is there anything different visually on/in the car that might be a giveaway?

massage seats?
extra engine in the boot?
6 wheels?

Im kidding about just in case

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skipunda wrote:Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

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edit - as above

whats under the rear seat?

Thanks for the link skipunda but it looks like its not a motorsport afterall as its black

Never mind as I have been after a converts for long enough, hope it's not a rust bucket

BigBroom wrote:

skipunda wrote:Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

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edit - as above

whats under the rear seat?

Gold?

Id like to know as well

Id like to know as well

Sometimes there is a "build number" under there.

righty ho. I still think that something as special should just have a plaque.

csl wrote:

Id like to know as well

Sometimes there is a "build number" under there.

Dont think this is the case with all four editions of Motorsport though. Unless someone can confirm?

That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though

skipunda wrote:That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though

TBH,ive never seen this "number" under a back seat as yet but apparantly,i think a few people have found them on the third editions?

I've got a copy of the paperwork under mine. i'll post it up in due course.

skipunda wrote:I've got a copy of the paperwork under mine. i'll post it up in due course.

Get it posted up and lets be having a look matey

csl wrote:

skipunda wrote:That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though

TBH,ive never seen this "number" under a back seat as yet but apparantly,i think a few people have found them on the third editions?

I'll take a look at what it says. As above, not claiming a number...In fact I've never seen a number for a motorsport.

Its a paper label attached to the foam on the underside of the rear bench.
Its interior was labeled giving you the number in the production run.
I found mine recently having sold the car last year