Can I ask a dealer to delay my new car so I can get the new reg?

I ordered a new BMW 4 Series seven months ago. The car has been much delayed due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The car is due to be delivered a few weeks before the new number plate registration...

Can you suggest a ULEZ-friendly coupe for under £35,000?

I live in London and the impending ULEZ extension forces a reluctant sale of my much loved Euro5 BMW 640d. Everything about this car has been superb for the past five years but now is the time to move...

Motor trader has sold me a mapped car - what are my rights?

I part-exchanged my car two months ago for a 2019 BMW M140i from a trader. Within weeks of owning the car, I discovered it had been engine mapped. The trader acknowledged my complaint but said he needed...

Does the 2010 BMW 320d use a timing chain or cam belt?

I have a BMW 320d diesel coupe. It is a 2010 model, can you tell me if it has a chain or belt?

Can you suggest a replacement for my BMW 430i?

I currently drive a BMW 430i. I love the car but want to replace it with a performance hatchback with a good-sized boot and excellent road handling. As a minimum, it must cover 0-62mph in less than seven...

Can you recommend a small SUV for towing?

I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer tent quite often in the summer months so it must...

Why is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid zero road tax?

How is it that the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid variant can be zero tax rated when after 25 miles it has to run on its petrol engine when my BMW i3 can do up to 140 miles on its battery and only then starts...

What are the most common faults on the BMW 3 Series?

What are the most common faults on a used 2010 BMW 3 Series 320d? I am thinking of buying one and would value your opinion on this model.

I'm keeping my BMW X5 10 years, should I use a dealer for servicing?

We have just taken delivery of our new BMW X5 (GO5 model) 3.0-litre petrol MHT M Sport and intend keeping it for 10 years. Would it be best to have servicing etc done by BMW or a specialist who can enter...

When is the best time to sell my BMW X5?

I have a 2016 BMW X5 bought from new. I want to sell it because I plan to move overseas soon. The MoT expires in mid July and it is due a service in May, my insurance is also due in May so I want to sell...