April foolery

On the 17th March my V11 dropped onto the doormat and I was surprised to see that 12 months tax for my BMW 120d (129g/km) was going to cost me £120 rather than the £90 I was expecting (for once I thought...

Replacing the coil pack in my 2007 BMW 1 Series gave better fuel economy.

I thought you may like to know of some problems with my BMW 120i M Sport 07/57. About 12 months ago the "stop/start" feature stopped working due to a faulty low fuel pressure sensor. Then a month ago it...

Please advise your readers to inform their insurance companies after having surgery.

Thank you for your excellent information relating to buying a BMW 530D. I found it very useful as I've just purchased a used example. I would like to advise your readers to be as transparent as possible...

Is it really true that the 'designer pack' in a BMW X1 can add £2000 to the value at resale?

I was told yesterday by a BMW dealer that if I want a leather interior and sports seats on the new X1 I want to buy, I should order the "designer pack". Ordered individually, the items are slightly more...

Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol?

Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol ?

Is the 5 Series BMW diesel reliable?

Is the BMW 5 Series diesel E60 reliable, and what sort of trouble might it give?

Is my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport likely to turn into a money pit?

Could you advise if my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport with 109,000 miles (with a replacement engine of approx 50,000 to 60,000 miles) - is worth keeping? Or should I get rid of it as a money-guzzling hole in my...

I want to buy a BMW M Sport at auction - what time of year will I get the best price?

I was just wondering how much a BMW 320d M Sport 2008/58 would cost at auction? Also, which are the best BCA auctions to go to? I've called BCA and the guide price seems high. From what I've read on your...

What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic?

I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85 mph and you press the accelerator (not kick-down but...

Discharge of the light brigade

I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times and each time they say there is nothing wrong...