My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it?

I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to a stop and leave the auto in "Drive" the car rumbles...

Should the supplying dealer pay for a new tyre after unusual wear was found on my BMW 3 Series?

I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear on the offside tyre on the inside edge and it...

What will my BMW M3 be worth in three years' time?

I have a two and a half year old BMW M3 and I drive it a lot because of my job. I plan to change it in 2013 and imagine it will have done about 80,00 miles by then. I need to plan this carefully because...

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I’m struggling to get any enthusiasm over my next car, can you help? My current car is a BMW 330CD M-Sport, two-door coupe, which is nearly five years old. The car has been brilliant, but it has only 2...

Do you have information on the latest generation of runflat tyres for my BMW 530i?

I read one of your letters sometime ago mentioning the latest generation of runflat tyres. Can you direct me to the latest information as I cant find it on your website? I have a BMW 530i.

Why are the seats in the BMW 1 Series so uncomfortable?

My wife and i recently bought a three-door BMW 1 Series. This vehicle should be sold with a health warning. The front seats have a hole in the upholstery right in the lumbar area, and are not fit for purpose....

What's wrong with my BMW 330 CSI's tyre pressure sensor?

Could it be possible that a tyre sensor could go wrong or need replacing if it has not been used for a while? I had the tyres changed on my 2003 BMW 330 CSI and they only had three metal valves, so one...

Why is my BMW 320d's gear stick vibrating?

I have had my new BMW 320d about eight weeks now and covered nearly 5000 miles. It has been back to BMW three times and I am currently trying to get my finance company to investigate. This model, being...

Why won't BMW repair my 5 Series Touring's bumper paintwork fault under warranty?

My BMW 5 Series Touring has developed a paintwork fault on the rear bumper. A patch of lacquer about the size of a 50p piece has peeled away. I sought a warranty repair, as the vehicle is just under three...

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's iPod interface to select contacts more easily?

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's OEM iPod interface so that it operates like my OEM Bluetooth interface? The Bluetooth directory allows me to select from my phone's address book by initial letter. I can turn...