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[joshwyatt]

However, a new set of plates can make a difference. All vehicles with shabby plates I get changed. For example, had a new set for the Jag. Has the BSAU number on the bottom right I think it is, and J W Motors Oxford along the bottom with the GB on the left. Does look better, something like that always looks good. And reading your other thread, I'd definitely buy plates from you 

[Del Boy]

However, a new set of plates can make a difference. All vehicles with shabby plates I get changed. For example, had a new set for the Jag. Has the BSAU number on the bottom right I think it is, and J W Motors Oxford along the bottom with the GB on the left. Does look better, something like that always looks good. And reading your other thread, I'd definitely buy plates from you 

You'd get a good price too mate  Always do get new plates on everything I buy whether they look tatty or not really, thats the only thing I don't like about this spacing malarky. Yes, it'll look like a priavte plate and may appeal to some more buyers, but I don't want it to look un-professional, as the BM maybe registered to me but it was still bought to be sold quick.

Nothing beats a nice set of shiny new plates  8-)

[joshwyatt]

PS No BS number on mine either, they are European style metal ones with Euro style font too....non reflective

 :-?

You've been quite lucky then, the Met and TVP are especially hot on this topic currently.
Drive through London or TVP, and you will undoubtedly get stopped. I never get the fascination with intentionally misrepresenting plates.
I took in an old Volvo 850 in p/x for the RR, it had ilegal plates. He was a nice guy, but said to him...I'm not even going to entertain the idea of taking this car in with those plates so he went to Halfords and got a new set.
Del, I assume by now you've got Trade Plates...is this BMW yours, or 'in trade' and is it taxed?
If in trade don't even think about it, you'll have hell and it isn't worth it. They need to have a BSAU number, and if you sell the car you must make sure it conforms, if not and the purchaser gets stopped it could, and may well come back to you.
Personally, I don't think it's worth the risk.

Nope BM is registered to me. Wouldn't flog one 'In the Trade' with illegal bits on, don't like comebacks. Still need to get trade Insurance sorted, luckily all other cars that I've got for sale are stored off road at the moment 

Give tradex a ring, the number for the Romford office is 01708678500. I've found they're the best to deal with, I doubt very much it'll be that expensive. I pay £6071 for the year, so hopefully you'll be paying around 1/6th of that 

[Del Boy]

PS No BS number on mine either, they are European style metal ones with Euro style font too....non reflective

 :-?

You've been quite lucky then, the Met and TVP are especially hot on this topic currently.
Drive through London or TVP, and you will undoubtedly get stopped. I never get the fascination with intentionally misrepresenting plates.
I took in an old Volvo 850 in p/x for the RR, it had ilegal plates. He was a nice guy, but said to him...I'm not even going to entertain the idea of taking this car in with those plates so he went to Halfords and got a new set.
Del, I assume by now you've got Trade Plates...is this BMW yours, or 'in trade' and is it taxed?
If in trade don't even think about it, you'll have hell and it isn't worth it. They need to have a BSAU number, and if you sell the car you must make sure it conforms, if not and the purchaser gets stopped it could, and may well come back to you.
Personally, I don't think it's worth the risk.

Nope BM is registered to me. Wouldn't flog one 'In the Trade' with illegal bits on, don't like comebacks. Still need to get trade Insurance sorted, luckily all other cars that I've got for sale are stored off road at the moment 

Give tradex a ring, the number for the Romford office is 01708678500. I've found they're the best to deal with, I doubt very much it'll be that expensive. I pay £6071 for the year, so hopefully you'll be paying around 1/6th of that 

Will give them a ring tomorrow or Monday defiantely, thanks for that number mate much appreciated 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I see a number of illegally spaced and sized plates going around, but they are becoming fewer.

What I  say Del is that of course in Ashford we regularly have full agency spot checks going on, especially just up from us on the A28 next to the tip turn-off.  These I know will continue, and with those checks the police, DVLA, and others are looking for anything wrong with the cars spotted in those 'road block' type queues.

My advice is stick to legal plates to avoid the potential hassle!

[Del Boy]

I see a number of illegally spaced and sized plates going around, but they are becoming fewer.

What I  say Del is that of course in Ashford we regularly have full agency spot checks going on, especially just up from us on the A28 next to the tip turn-off.  These I know will continue, and with those checks the police, DVLA, and others are looking for anything wrong with the cars spotted in those 'road block' type queues.

My advice is stick to legal plates to avoid the potential hassle!

Thats another issue, well thought of too Liz, we do have a lot of checks up there  :-/

[Martin_1962]

MIne are legal font and pitch but have www.omegaowners.com along the bottom.

Been stopped - no issues, MOTs passed 3 like that.

Only the w****r who thought of the idea is bothered no-one else gives a damn provided they are legal font, reflective ect.