BAVARIAN GARAGES (N.I) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
NI013932 · ltd · incorporated 1979-11-07
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 76). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 46.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 46.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (4 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
161 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (40 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-30➖TAGGART, Thomas Joseph resigneddirector
- 2025-07-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-14➖COLLINSON, Adam resigneddirector
- 2023-07-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-13➕MOORHOUSE, Simon appointeddirector
- 2022-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-09-16📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2016-09-08📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2016-09-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2012-06-30➕MURPHY, Alan appointedsecretary
- 2012-06-30➖AGNEW, Philip William resignedsecretary
- 2012-01-24🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2012-01-24🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2012-01-19🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-01-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-01-10➖AGNEW, David Isaac resigneddirector
- 2012-01-10➕COLLINSON, Adam appointeddirector
- 2007-06-22➕AGNEW, Philip William appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-22➖MURRAY, James Peter resignedsecretary
- 1989-07-14🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bmw Finance (GB) Limited
- 1989-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1986-01-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Forward Trust Limited
- 1986-01-16🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Forward Trust Group
- 1980-02-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Northern Bank Limited
- 1979-11-07🏢Company incorporatedAs BAVARIAN GARAGES (N.I) LIMITED
- 1979-11-07➕MAGEE, Yuile appointeddirector
- 1979-11-07➕ROGERS, Joseph Foster appointeddirector
- 1979-11-07➕MURRAY, James Peter appointedsecretary
- 1979-11-07➕AGNEW, David Isaac appointeddirector
- 1979-11-07➕TAGGART, Thomas Joseph appointeddirector
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 46 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 46 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2016-09-08: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Isaag Agnew (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Isaag Agnew (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BAVARIAN GARAGES (N.I) LIMITED
This company · NI013932
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Isaag Agnew (Holdings) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1979-11-07
Jurisdictionnorthern-ireland
Primary SIC45111 — Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Registered office
18 Boucher Way
Belfast
BT12 6RE
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-14
Last: 2025-06-30
Officers (4 active · 5 resigned)
Active
MAGEE, Yuile→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 1979-11-07
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MOORHOUSE, Simon→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-07-13
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ROGERS, Joseph Foster→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 1979-11-07
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AGNEW, Philip William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-22 · resigned 2012-06-30
MURRAY, James Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1979-11-07 · resigned 2007-06-22
AGNEW, David Isaac→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1979-11-07 · resigned 2012-01-10
COLLINSON, Adam→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2012-01-10 · resigned 2023-07-14
TAGGART, Thomas Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1979-11-07 · resigned 2025-07-30
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Bmw Finance (GB) Bmw Finance (GB) Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 14/07/1989 | — | |
| satisfied | Forward Trust Forward Trust Limited | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 21/01/1986 | 19/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Forward Trust Group | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 16/01/1986 | 15/03/1989 | |
| satisfied | Northern Bank Northern Bank Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 21/02/1980 | 19/01/2012 |
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Recent filings (161 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-10-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-07-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-06-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-07-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-06-12