Had two new front tyres fitted.. and got the alignment done after the powerflex bushes went on.. £246.. but the car drives and feels so much better..

Had a bit of a noise coming from the rear.. rumble/vibration feeling when going at about 60/70mph.. had it looked at and the propshaft bearing or also known as "doughnut" has worn out and split.. had lots of play in it..

Got it replaced and all is ok... new Powerflex bushes also fitted to the front.

Went to a track day with the BMW Club at Bedford Autodrome... was brilliant.. my first track experience... feel a bit hooked now but won't be doing it in my pride and joy.

Few little maintenance tasks.. alternator started to drop charge so had a re-con unit fitted - £175... front wishbone rear bushes went again after only 8 months.. so have bit the bullet and bought some powerflex ones - £100.

Been a while since I updated it.. but been really hectic with a house move and buying a GSD pup.

Car has been behaving fine with some usual wear and tear.. had two new rear tyres fitted for £200.. pre-supply fuel pump went (under passenger seat).. had it replaced £220..

Have now got carsoft working on my laptop and can now check fault codes.. luckily none at moment. At same time coded the auto-door locks when driving over 5mph.

Still driving around with millers sport diesel and every month a top up of BP Diesel Ultimate.. still getting 450 miles to a tank and then slightly more with some motorway runs.

19" BBS alloys have been sold.. so back on OEM MV's... to be honest ride is better (maybe cause of the fitter tyres).. and fitted a dog guard to keep the pup in check.