What is the electrical fault in my BMW 3 Series estate?

I have a 2008 BMW 3 Series estate. When I bought it 5 months ago it was fine, apart from a problem with the rear tailgate window which wouldn't open and this was fixed. A few weeks ago I noticed when I...

Should my warranty cover wear and tear on my 2011 BMW 5 Series?

I just had my 2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0d serviced and they told me that the turbo needs to be changed. I have a warranty but the warranty company said that they don't cover wear and tear within the first 90...

Why does the BMW 3 2.0 cost less to run than the BMW 3 1.8?

I had a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0-litre automatic as my main car in 2010 and I remember it being tax bracket J (190g/km),150PS, and on paper showing 35mpg on the combined cycle. I'm looking to buy a used 2007...

Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5?

I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would you go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol...

Why are BMW refusing to pay for a service that is covered by my service pack?

I bought a new BMW M135i in June 2015, along with a service pack. As per your recommendations I had an interim oil service at just over 9000 miles, although 18,000 was the anticipated schedule. I have...

Should I swap my BMW 535d Touring for 530d Touring?

I'm thinking of swapping my 2011 535d BMW Touring M Sport, that has done 111,000 (on 19-inch wheels), for a 2011 530d BMW Touring SE that's done 98,000 (on 18-inch wheels). They have almost identical spec...

Are there any all-weather tyres available for my BMW convertible?

I have a 2012 BMW 330d convertible. The wheels are 255/30/19 at rear and 225/35/19 at front. If I move to 17-inch wheels ( 225/45/17 tyres), are there any all-weather tyres available or would I need to...

I only do 8000 miles a year and want a 4x4 - should I go for a diesel?

I need a 4x4 with a high seating position but only cover about 8000 miles a year. I have been offered a good deal on a BMW X1 20d. Do BMWs have the same DPF probs as others as I intend keeping it for three...

Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones?

Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones? I currently have a puncture and when I get the Continental tyre replaced tomorrow, it will be the tenth I have had replaced for flats and punctures in...

Is the BMW 316i engine powerful enough?

What do you think of BMW 316i? Bearing in mind that I'm not the kind of driver that tends to push the car towards its limit, I'm concerned that the engine is not powerful enough. For example, just for...