Why is the emergency call system not working on my BMW?

The emergency call system warning light on my 2018 BMW 530d flicked on and off for a few weeks then came up 'not available' permanently. Checking online it seems probable the dedicated battery in the roof...

Is BMW likely to give me a goodwill contribution to replace the engine in my X1?

My 69 plate BMW X1 with 73k miles broke down and I've been told by two different garages that the engine has failed and needs replacing. The car was bought from a BMW dealership from new (ex demo) and...

What is my BMW worth given its famous previous owner?

I own a 2016 BMW 750i with every conceivable extra - new price £81,915. The car was owned by Francis Rossi from new to my purchase in September 2020. Car is in as new condition. Glacier silver metallic,...

How can I solve the problem of alloy wheels cracking on my 2010 BMW Z4?

I am suffering (like so many others it would seem ) from wheel cracking /fracturing on inner rims of BMW 326M 19-inch staggered fit alloys on a 2010 BMW Z4 2.5 (2.3). I gather this is a common problem...

When do you start paying the £40,000 premium tax?

I purchased a 2022 BMW 840i which attracted the extra car tax for 5 years. On the document it states that the extra tax will be charged for 5 years from first registration. I bought the car in 2023 when...

Can I mix runflats with non-runflat tyres?

I returned from holiday to pick up my BMW from one of the Meet and Greet firms at Heathrow T2 to learn that when they went to bring it to the airport from their secure compound, they discovered that one...

Are runflat tyres noisier than standard tyres?

I find tyre noise particularly high on my 2023 BMW X2 20d with 20-inch runflat tyres. Would changing the tyres make any difference to road noise?

Should I replace tyres that show signs of cracking on the tread?

I bought a 2017 plate BMW Series two years ago. When I bought it, it had 80,000 miles on the clock. After two years of ownership, it now has 86,000 miles on it. The tyres are all Bridgestone and were on...

Do I need to have four matching tyres on my car?

I have just got a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport which has three different makes of tyres. The rear two are Bridgestone weather control A005, 225/45 R18 95V, but the front offside has a Sailun Atresso...

Is the alarm going off a sign of a weak battery?

I have a 2017 BMW 440i still running on its original 12-volt battery. Although there are no obvious signs of failure, the alarm went off yesterday for no apparent reason and I’ve been told a weak battery...