Insurance/V5 information 318 to 325?

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:05 pm

I was just wondering...

For example, If i was to have a 318 or 320 and then was to do a conversion to a 325...

Would it be a legal requirement to change it on the logbook?

Also, for those who have done similar conversions, has there been a big increase in the insurance premium for the conversion?

Thanks...

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:00 pm

you are suppose to inform the dvla of any engine change

Post Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:25 pm

You need to notify the DVLA of the change in engine number and the change in capacity, but the car will remain a 318i / 320i.

The insurance in most cases will be more for a converted car than for a 'real' 325i. Whether that's a 'big' increase or not, depends on the depth of your pockets and how much of an insurance risk you are!

Post Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:55 pm

My insurance was less for the M50 than it was for the M42 in ths same car

Different insurance companies though!

Post Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:53 am

I found insurance cheaper for an engine swapped car

Post Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:05 pm

Jhonno wrote:I found insurance cheaper for an engine swapped car

Me too.
My 318i touring converted to 325i was cheaper to insure than if I had gone out and bought an original 325i touring

I forgot to tell the DVLA about the change though - just one of those things I never got round to doing. Had a little trouble at MOT time, but the tester sorted it out.