How easy is it to steal a E39 BMW 5 series
25-12-2006, 10:41 PM
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How easy is it to steal a E39 BMW 5 series
The mother in law has had her E39 stolen and recovered, but the insurance are refusing to pay out on the basis that the steering lock is not broken and that when the car was recovered, the doors were locked and the ignition barrel is undamaged.
The only way I can see that this car was stolen was with a replacement key.
Suggestions welcome!!
The only way I can see that this car was stolen was with a replacement key.
Suggestions welcome!!
25-12-2006, 10:45 PM
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Why does the insurance company need to pay out?
Forgive me for being stupid but IF the car has sustained no damage then surely.
Go with your key and get it back.
Jake
Forgive me for being stupid but IF the car has sustained no damage then surely.
Go with your key and get it back.
Jake
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25-12-2006, 11:17 PM
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Key copied whilst in for a service.
Key retained by previous owner/dealer who sold it and sold on to others.
Was it deadlocked or just doors found to be closed?
Maybe picked up with hiab then dumped off the back of a lorry when they realised it was only a BMW
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Key retained by previous owner/dealer who sold it and sold on to others.
Was it deadlocked or just doors found to be closed?
Maybe picked up with hiab then dumped off the back of a lorry when they realised it was only a BMW
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25-12-2006, 11:26 PM
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possibly changed the windows / door locks / ignition etc after they had nicked it ready to be ringed and sold on , how long was it gone for before it turned up in brum
25-12-2006, 11:29 PM
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sorry but wouldnt it need the coded key done too,,,, so it was nicked with a key that was also coded
do any of your family have any bruises they got " fighting" in the pub as no offence,,,,, it sounds like a classic drink drive crash,,,,, no offence btw but my mate used to steal his dads e39 535i when he was away on business and he also crashed it down the side and drove it back and parked it up that side sticking out for his old mans return
think what im saying is it sounds a inside job
do any of your family have any bruises they got " fighting" in the pub as no offence,,,,, it sounds like a classic drink drive crash,,,,, no offence btw but my mate used to steal his dads e39 535i when he was away on business and he also crashed it down the side and drove it back and parked it up that side sticking out for his old mans return
think what im saying is it sounds a inside job
25-12-2006, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
possibly changed the windows / door locks / ignition etc after they had nicked it ready to be ringed and sold on , how long was it gone for before it turned up in brum
AND REPROGRAMED but they never bothered the really akward job of changing the number plates
25-12-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
possibly changed the windows / door locks / ignition etc after they had nicked it ready to be ringed and sold on , how long was it gone for before it turned up in brum
AND REPROGRAMED but they never bothered the really akward job of changing the number plates
25-12-2006, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by James
I might be wrong here but i think you can order bmw keys already programmed and ready to go?
that was merc keys in gone in 60 seconds mate
25-12-2006, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
Originally Posted by Ginge !
Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
possibly changed the windows / door locks / ignition etc after they had nicked it ready to be ringed and sold on , how long was it gone for before it turned up in brum
AND REPROGRAMED but they never bothered the really akward job of changing the number plates
ahhhhhhh,,,,,, so he also swopped the plates too,,,,,, well in that case find where they was made as all plates are registered when made if for road use
im still laying money on someones little brothers mate has jacked the spare keys from the keyrack that everyone seem to have these days so they dont loose the spares and they aint paying out as you cant tell them where the spare now are,,,,, i might be wrong though
25-12-2006, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
Originally Posted by Ginge !
Originally Posted by bluescortcossie
possibly changed the windows / door locks / ignition etc after they had nicked it ready to be ringed and sold on , how long was it gone for before it turned up in brum
AND REPROGRAMED but they never bothered the really akward job of changing the number plates
ahhhhhhh,,,,,, so he also swopped the plates too,,,,,, well in that case find where they was made as all plates are registered when made if for road use
im still laying money on someones little brothers mate has jacked the spare keys from the keyrack that everyone seem to have these days so they dont loose the spares and they aint paying out as you cant tell them where the spare now are,,,,, i might be wrong though
if you know certain people or use the internet you can get plates made with no ID
26-12-2006, 12:05 AM
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i agree mate,,,, but surly if the car was rung then the old bill would have told the insurance company
think boxing day is a good time to tell mumsy about your bird you been shagging in black country before you introduce her and the penny drops
think boxing day is a good time to tell mumsy about your bird you been shagging in black country before you introduce her and the penny drops
26-12-2006, 12:08 AM
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can see it now,,,, shes gonna be 6 foot with long dark hair wearing a birmingham city scarf
either that or the CSI crew are gonna find a zoo adjustable rear beam in the boot and a signed picture of martin hadland in the glove box then ya gonna be fooked
either that or the CSI crew are gonna find a zoo adjustable rear beam in the boot and a signed picture of martin hadland in the glove box then ya gonna be fooked
26-12-2006, 12:09 AM
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who knows , wouldnt be the first time a insurance company tried to get out of paying out , they probably spent all the money in the pot on the christmas party 
26-12-2006, 12:13 AM
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theres technicalitys and then theres,,,,,,,,,, well the cars been crashed in drink driving season,,,,, the cars got no damage apart from the flying propeller has been replaced by a lampost and he vehicle is now mid engined,,,,
sorry but my first thought is,,,,, WHERES THE SPARE KEY THEN MATEY !
after that i then would start asking about service history but i know that 80% of crimes start when people have kids who grow up and get mates and realise there thingy has another use other than to dribble pea pea down ya trouser leg
sorry but my first thought is,,,,, WHERES THE SPARE KEY THEN MATEY !
after that i then would start asking about service history but i know that 80% of crimes start when people have kids who grow up and get mates and realise there thingy has another use other than to dribble pea pea down ya trouser leg
.......well u ever know 
26-12-2006, 09:33 AM
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tbh i cant blame the insurance for not paying out its probs like ginge says either pissed and crashed it and panicked and says it been nicked lol or someone who has been in the house has took the spare key lol and gone for a long joyride etc.
its probs like ginge says either pissed and crashed it and panicked and says it been nicked lol or someone who has been in the house has took the spare key lol and gone for a long joyride etc.
26-12-2006, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexF
If they drove your E39 then they HAD the key.
Alex
Alex
you sure mate,,,,, they could just be really shit hot car theives who can nick anything with a paper clip but just havent got a clue how to drive yet
has your little brother been staying at his mates house over christmas,,,, did he eat all his christmas dinner,,,,,,,,,,, did you dad pay hes cab fare on christmas eve totallying over 100 quid
now im no columbo but,,,,,,,,, " something here just doesnt seem to fit right"
but dont worry think we all done something wrong in our times,,,,,, just confess in the start of the summer and you wont have a long cold walk to work
26-12-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
how much is the salvage??
the poor blokes be a victim of crime and your trying to buy his salvage from him
atleast let him reply to my PM first before he gives you a price
26-12-2006, 04:10 PM
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TBH - I agree with most of the comments on here that something is not right, but I can only state what I've been told.
I'm gonna step away from this and leave it to the mother in law to sort this mess out.
I'm gonna step away from this and leave it to the mother in law to sort this mess out.
26-12-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
Originally Posted by James
I might be wrong here but i think you can order bmw keys already programmed and ready to go?
that was merc keys in gone in 60 seconds mate
26-12-2006, 04:27 PM
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[quote="northerner"]TBH - I agree with most of the comments on here that something is not right, but I can only state what I've been told.
I'm gonna step away from this and leave it to the mother in law to sort this mess out.[/quote
somebody is gonna have a smacked botty
I'm gonna step away from this and leave it to the mother in law to sort this mess out.[/quote
somebody is gonna have a smacked botty
26-12-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
does sound rather weird, stolen,crashed and no sign of forced entry. 
OH RIGHT,,,,,,,, your talking about a car in liverpool with no signs of forced entry,,,,, that would be strange i agree
26-12-2006, 05:01 PM
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Ginge....
unless they know how to crack BMW EWS I don't think a paperclip powered laptop will help!
BMWs are very hard to steal - hence the number that get car-jacked.
Alex
unless they know how to crack BMW EWS I don't think a paperclip powered laptop will help!
BMWs are very hard to steal - hence the number that get car-jacked.
Alex
26-12-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexF
Ginge....
unless they know how to crack BMW EWS I don't think a paperclip powered laptop will help!
BMWs are very hard to steal - hence the number that get car-jacked.
Alex
unless they know how to crack BMW EWS I don't think a paperclip powered laptop will help!
BMWs are very hard to steal - hence the number that get car-jacked.
Alex