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After a lot of searching I found the info I was looking for. Not on a forum, or a Facebook page, but in an official NZTA document. "It is permitted to replace a complete halogen headlamp unit with a complete HID or LED headlamp unit. If the vehicle is required to meet an approved safety standard for headlamps, only approved headlamps can be retrofitted." That's all I needed. Had no plans to use a drop-in bulb or similar - do the job properly or not at all.

Seen on Facebook. Details are sparse at present. 1990, LHD - $25k. Located in Hamilton. Imported into NZ from Japan in 2016 - originally a Japan delivery. Recorded mileage is ~100k. Can't be many in Mauritius Blue.

More VIN decode woes... Mdecoder seems to allow a single check, then wait. (Although it threw out my very first attempt yesterday.) bimmer.work counts down from 15 seconds, then starts counting down again. A number of other sites are server (or service) unavailable. I know there was some BMW clamp down type activities which meant fewer sites were available. Perhaps that has continued?

Looking to buy something that is readily available in the US, but not in NZ. No worries. eBay! $135 Shipping...? Depending on who, it's USD100-200 ! Buy price of USD135; shipping is nearly as much.

Nice-looking example, presenting very well in the photos. someone has gone to a lot of effort. Was a 320, still registered as a 320. Imported from somewhere, and the VIN doesn't readily decode (in the short time I've tried.)

If in or near Hamilton, Greg Hantz is very good.

Lovin' your work.

I'm going to dig out the genuine, original BMW 15x7 02-series rims that I have stored away...

Gorgeous. There's a yellow one that has just sold from north of Auckland - dereg, resto started. I hope the new owner does as much as you have.

LHD in Japan was seen as a kudos thing. No self-respecting gangsta would get out of a car in the middle of the road and walk around it to get to the pavement.