We don't have emissions testing here either so I don't have much more advice other than maybe doing a search on here because I know this has been talked about before. Maybe someone more familiar with the ready status will chime in. Can't you get plates with a grace period for emissions testing ??

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1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)