BMW 3 Series 2012 - 2019 | Ask Honest John

Most recently answered BMW 3 Series 2012 - 2019 questions

Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem?

I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil immediately. I did this and took it to my specialist,...

Are four worn tyres a warning sign when buying a used car?

I'm negotiating with a car dealer to buy a 2018 BMW 320i. The car has 18,000 miles on the clock; however, on checking the MoT, I've discovered all four tyres have an advisory. I have spoken to the salesperson...

When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed?

My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?

Is a used car with very low mileage cause for concern?

I’ve seen a BMW 320i M Sport that I’m rather interested in. It’s at the main dealer. It was registered in late July 2017 but has covered only 2500 miles. Is that low mileage likely to be a problem? I tend...

Are used BMW 3 Series really expensive to own?

I read about the BMW 3 Series being reliable, but servicing, repairs and - I imagine - insurance is a lot more expensive than for non-premium cars. I see lots of these high-mileage, diesel cars looking...

Are diesels a definite no for city driving?

I'm considering getting a secondhand BMW 3 or 5 Series but the vast majority of my driving is in the city and I rarely do over 20 miles per day. There are some great deals on diesel cars but should I avoid...

What's the most economic motorway cruiser?

What's the best motorway cruiser in terms of mpg?

Will I be liable to pay the ULEZ charge next year?

I live within the ULEZ extension zone, which will come into effect from October 2021. My car is a 2012 BMW 320D, which is currently not exempt to use in ULEZ. Will I be liable to pay the charge for only...