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Post Tue May 02, 2006 8:31 pm

Long shot i know but does anyone know anything about this car.Got it 3 weeks ago but came with absolutely no history.Happy with car but woul like to know something about her, 86 3251 cab. thanks.
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Post Tue May 02, 2006 9:36 pm

These are the details I found

Vehicle details
Manufacturer BMW
Model 325I CABRIOLET
Body type CONVERTIBLE
Colour RED
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 01 January 0001
Number of previous owners 6
Last owner change 01 October 2005
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 12:07 am

what about

J540 RKV
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 12:17 am

Not showing on rac but dvla says

Date of Liability 01 09 2006
Date of First Registration 02 01 1992
Year of Manufacture 1992
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1596CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLACK
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 12:37 am

gooner1 wrote:Long shot i know but does anyone know anything about this car.Got it 3 weeks ago but came with absolutely no history.Happy with car but woul like to know something about her, 86 3251 cab. thanks.

Vin number would be better to check history.
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 7:28 am

I'll try and get it..

Whats date of liability?
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 7:39 am

oze30 wrote:I'll try and get it..

Whats date of liability?
car tax due...
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 12:21 pm

Thanks for that Blitz, but had already checked for that on DVLA and RAC
sites.Really after a mord detailed history from a previous owner as it has obviously been well cared for,well bodywork and mechanics have.Cant say same for the interior.
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 1:02 pm

That sort of info you are not going to find out unless your a good detective or you have the service history.
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 1:04 pm

have u tried contacting the dealers they produced a good spec sheet and other bits for me about mine i used wollaston bmw in northampton top blokes and cheap on parts too
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 2:21 pm

yeah go to dealers, i done that with both my e30's just go in with your vin number and ask for a spec sheets, youll know exactly whats on the car then
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 4:07 pm

Thanks for the tips,will try dealers for spek.Really happy with car but would of been nice to know bit about it.Took a bit of a gamble really with it having no history but so far so good. :D
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 4:28 pm

You might have to have an HPI check then with the RAC online which is one of the cheapset at £25.
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Post Wed May 03, 2006 6:17 pm

you can do a check on your phone for about £5 text CHECKA(vehicle reg) to 86300 or something like that never used it so dont know how good it is
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Post Mon May 08, 2006 8:36 pm

Well blow me ,after looking all over the okey for any info on above, ive just found it on the ebay site on this forum.Least now i know its got decent brakes & pads and gearbox oil etc were changed not too long ago.Small world aint it? :D