Do the badges on BMW 1 Series models reflect the engine size?

An elderly friend has a BMW 1 Series and bought it new as a 1.6 engine size, but on delivery found engine was actually 1.8. The engine size is not badged on the vehicle. I rather dismissed this as that...

Emissions - why have they changed on my BMW?

Can you please tell my why my 57 plate 118d 5-door is classed as producing 123g/km when in your list of emissions it is only classed as 119g/km with a £30 tax?

Should I buy a new warranty for my BMW 123?

I own a BMW 123 convertible which has done 22,500 miles and at three years old is now just out of warranty. I do about 10,000 miles a year. I have been considering buying a further warranty but I'm confused...

Where can I quickly and easily sell a used car?

I have been landed with the problem of selling the car of a deceased friend and would like advice on where I might sell it with minimum hassle and without having to drive it. I just want a fair price....

Is the BMW Sport Steptronic's fuel economy as good as is claimed?

BMW 320d Sport Steptronic - is the fuel economy as good as they say? I'm looking at one tomorrow.

Is the Lexus IS250C a good used buy?

I recently test-drove a Lexus IS250C. It's no sports car and could do with one extra litre, but it's very refined and superbly built. I'm being offered an ex-Lexus management car, a 2011 model with very...

Smokey BMW 320d

My diesel 320d started emitting white smoke suddenly one day. One mechanic told me to put diesel fuel injector cleaner in it and service the car. It solved the problem a little bit. But I wanted it further...

Warning light after failed emission test - should I worry?

My 3 Series had its MOT today and showed a problem with the emissions test. 1st fast idle test it failed with twice the limit. The car display showed engine managment system in "limp home" mode. So they...

Which tyre size for an X1?

A friend is buying a BMW X1, due for delivery in October. I asked him if he knew which profile tyres he was getting and he though that it would have 18 inch wheels. The spec says 17 or 18 inch wheels....

Which of these two X3s should I buy?

I am considering buying a BMW X3. Can you please advise whether it is better to buy new with not so many options or buying a 1 year old model with say 10,000 miles but more options for less money?