Update 01/04/2017

Just a quick update:


So the air con compressor..... 2 parts listed only one available brand new from BMW £1100 - reason newer part supersedes old part due to "slight modification to allow more model fitment" lol (In actuality the difference was in the refrigerant used - R134A vs R1234YF)


Found same part brand new not fitted for £300 on eBay. lol

You can see how bent the air con compressor is in the pics below, along with broken bracket.

This pic shows some of the chassis leg damage (need to take a better photo).

What car currently looks like - just need the Radiator and Intercooler off.

Bad news


In the process of stripping down i notice some slight damage front subframe. Left side end has been bent down.

 Below shows how the hole should be facing up.

A new subframe is around £100, so whichever is cheaper - Repair or replace. This will be done whilst car is on jig.

FUN FACT: The front subframe is the same on the following cars - F20/21 (1 series - 3 & 5 door) F22 (2 series coupe - not convertible) F30/31 (3 series saloon & estate) F34/35 (3 series GT & LWB)