Pre-purchase Inspection

CrustyNoodle · 06-23-2011, 07:28 AM

Hi wise ones...

Can those in the know recommend who I could / should use for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection of a 135i in the Melbourne and Sydney areas?

I'm looking for the sort of inspection that provides a comprehensive check list so I know what has been checked and a report detailing any / all issues. The sort of thing that you'd get from RACV or NRMA but hopefully done by someone who knows the cars well.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-23-2011, 07:34 AM

I just got one done a few days ago for my soon to be picked up 135i... by 'Stateroads' in the ACT. They also do Sydney/Melbourne cars...

PM me your email and I'll forward it to you so you know what it involves?

For Sydney cars I'd also recommend AVI, http://www.vehicleinspections.net.au/

In hindsight, the car was only 3 years old with <40,000kms so the report showed what I was expecting = no major issues, light wear and tear, everything's hunky dory etc.

Although with these guys... as in generic companies... they're probably more familiar with corollas etc... but they do use a paint thickness measurer to tell you if there's been any accident damage. You can always try get intouch with a BMW mechanic.. I know a couple of workshop tecchies in sydney that do this stuff on the side, not as comprehensive as the proper companies, but I guess more 'bmw focused' in what to look for and stuff.

CrustyNoodle · 06-24-2011, 07:39 AM

Thanks bmroxm5,

I'll PM you for more details once my PM rights are approved. This is my fifth post on the forum so I should qualify for PM rights in 24 to 48 hours now - woo hoo!

Tit · 06-24-2011, 08:04 AM

I'm using MTA in Coffs Harbour - I think they are in Sydney as well:

http://www.mtavehicleinspections.com.au/

Will get the report on Monday, so not sure about their service yet...

Tit · 07-03-2011, 07:03 AM

MTA had the report emailed to me the same day, BTW. Seemed like a thorough inspection, though it was low on qualifying comments....usually one sentence in each section of not much substance....

I guess they didn't check the fuel pump...

Walnut · 07-03-2011, 09:32 PM

BMTech in Canterbury, Melbourne, do specialised pre-purchase inspections: http://www.bmtech.com.au/services/se...nspections.asp.

However, never used them, so don't know if they are good or not.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-03-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tit

MTA had the report emailed to me the same day, BTW. Seemed like a thorough inspection, though it was low on qualifying comments....usually one sentence in each section of not much substance....

I guess they didn't check the fuel pump...

Same as my stateroads inspection, lots of tick boxes, a few sentences on each area of the car... no specific check of fuel pump or whatnot.

06-23-2011, 07:28 AM	#1
CrustyNoodle First Lieutenant 12 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 135i DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Pre-purchase Inspection Hi wise ones... Can those in the know recommend who I could / should use for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection of a 135i in the Melbourne and Sydney areas? I'm looking for the sort of inspection that provides a comprehensive check list so I know what has been checked and a report detailing any / all issues. The sort of thing that you'd get from RACV or NRMA but hopefully done by someone who knows the cars well. __________________ BMW - 135i DCT Audi - Q5 3.0TDI
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	I just got one done a few days ago for my soon to be picked up 135i... by 'Stateroads' in the ACT. They also do Sydney/Melbourne cars... PM me your email and I'll forward it to you so you know what it involves? For Sydney cars I'd also recommend AVI, http://www.vehicleinspections.net.au/ In hindsight, the car was only 3 years old with <40,000kms so the report showed what I was expecting = no major issues, light wear and tear, everything's hunky dory etc. Although with these guys... as in generic companies... they're probably more familiar with corollas etc... but they do use a paint thickness measurer to tell you if there's been any accident damage. You can always try get intouch with a BMW mechanic.. I know a couple of workshop tecchies in sydney that do this stuff on the side, not as comprehensive as the proper companies, but I guess more 'bmw focused' in what to look for and stuff.
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CrustyNoodle First Lieutenant 12 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 135i DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks bmroxm5, I'll PM you for more details once my PM rights are approved. This is my fifth post on the forum so I should qualify for PM rights in 24 to 48 hours now - woo hoo! __________________ BMW - 135i DCT Audi - Q5 3.0TDI
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Tit ... 15 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 964C2 // 1M // R56JCW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm using MTA in Coffs Harbour - I think they are in Sydney as well: http://www.mtavehicleinspections.com.au/ Will get the report on Monday, so not sure about their service yet... __________________
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Tit ... 15 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 964C2 // 1M // R56JCW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	MTA had the report emailed to me the same day, BTW. Seemed like a thorough inspection, though it was low on qualifying comments....usually one sentence in each section of not much substance.... I guess they didn't check the fuel pump... __________________
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Walnut Private 2 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	BMTech in Canterbury, Melbourne, do specialised pre-purchase inspections: http://www.bmtech.com.au/services/se...nspections.asp. However, never used them, so don't know if they are good or not.
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