Thanks Tom,
I'm getting it fixed at a local workshop recommended by Bmw. They have done a coupe and two e46 boot floors so I trust them. I was planning on the Randy Forbes but didn't as I need the car back on the road asap. The shop said that they will weld in new plates similar to Randys kit.
I live near Lommel where abouts are you? Will you be attending the meet in gent this weekend?