So little update.
Tyres turned up from Tyre Leader and they actually sent the S's not the normal. But annoying as I brought the S version from Openeo - arrrrrrgggggg
Alloys have arrived and look good - applying some Poor Boys sealant to them.
It's in for the big service today, I have chosen a small independent BM specalist in Leatherhead - they are a couple of Ex Cooper BM mechanics.
http://bmssurrey.co.uk/
Seem good, and cheaper rates than BMW Main Stealer. They have found a few things that need doing - rear coil spring is broken, small oil leek from the thermostat housing, rear exhaust mount, all in about £1100 (ouch). but the good news is that its one of the best that they have seen and no issues with the rear subframe.
Just need to get the tyres on the rims and get an alignment done and it should be sorted in every department.
Going to order some PF pads and toying with some lowering springs to drop it slightly.
Blyton is booked for Easter Saturday.