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I need to get under the back of the Z3 to work around the inner sill etc and I was wondering is it better to go with car ramps or axle stands to get it in the air? Finally got the outer sill off and need to start prepping to get the hole welded up!

I will try to find a link and see what it involves, not sure whether to just get it through its MOT and worry about other things later or plod on with a few bits along the way. This is a learning experience for me as never had one before and quite a novice to be fair.

Update time. Outer sill off after a few stuck bolts ground off and it looks and feels very solid underneath. Thinkin goff getting git up and wire brushing the area that needs welding next as it feels solid arond the hole as I did make it slightly bigger trying see how rotten it was. I...

Managed to get most of the screws out of the outer sill but three are not moving so thinking of grinding the heads off them, is this a good idea. Some of the sill broke away whilst working on it and exposed the inner sill which looks rusty but feels quite solid, I might be mistaken though. Do...

Please could someone point me in the right direction to buy screws and clips for sills, wheel arch liners, kick plate etc? Obviously removing the parts caused a little bit of damage to some bits and pieces!

So tackled the dreaed sill today. Got wheel arch liners off Got panel with indicator off Got kick panel off Removed all but three bolts for the outer sill but they are stuck so trying again another day. Lots of rust has already fallen out and there is filler around the rear off the outer sill...

Having decided to tackle a few jobs on the Z3 whislt waiting to get the outer sills off I tried the seat height adjuster. Removed the seat, very easy! Hit the motor and replaced the seat. Now the height adjuster makes a louder click when moved up and down but still no movement. Any ideas?

Sunny Newcastle upon Tyne so not too far away!

I joined one facebook group and again the community advice is brilliant, I am a lot more positve about trying to get it through its MOT now

Honestly I cannot believe how helpful everyone is being. I have had a good look over the car today and apart from the MOT fail issue there are a few other little issues. Bonnet catch does not fully secure back down, release handle does not seem to have any tension Four way flashers came on...

I’m worried if I take the sill off it will all fall apart 🤔

That is so helpful! I am quite a long way from you unfortunately, but do appreciate the offer. I am feeling this might be worth a little exploration to get the bits off etc and then Amy e just send to a welder to patch. Nothing ventured etc!

Is that same part of the chassis / sills?

Sorry slightly confused ‘an easy out’?

Update - garage that was recommended does not want to do the work, too busy etc. they say it is an easy patch but are concerned if they take off the bolts at the right angle part they could snap etc and be stuck. Do I try to take bolts out etc myself, soak, soak etc and see if they come loose...

Thank you for all the advice, much appreciated. The MOT garage have kindly kept it there as I did not think I could drive it home with the failure of MOT and there is a local welder heading voer ealry next week to have a look at it, fingers crossed. They only found the one hole, that was...

I purchased a 1998 BMW Z3 - 67000 miles - all paperwork, original books etc etc, at auction this week as my first Z3. Took it for its MOT and it failed on one item, corrosion near the jacking point. The garage said the repair could escalate very quickly and it may not be worth doing. My question...