Buying used executive car - 5 Series or XF?

I am looking to upgrade from my diesel Ford Mondeo and a 2012 BMW 5 Series or 2011 Jaguar XF are favourites. I want a refined, comfortable cruiser, with decent oomph, to cover the 15-18000 miles a year...

DPF issues with BMW 520d

I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil. Is there a fix for this problem? Also the BMW...

BMW servicing - every one or two years?

I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?

Dual mass flywheel failure on BMW 3 Series

The dual-mass flywheel has failed on my BMW 3 Series. The car is just three and a half years old and has 29k on the clock. My local dealer tells me it will cost £2500 to repair and BMW 'may' pay something...

BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration

I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the car is cold, and for the first couple of miles, the...

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - why are the residual values so poor?

I purchased a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 12 months ago. I want to sell it but there is a lack of interest in the trade for this model. The best trade price I have obtained is £20,699 for a car that has...

Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate

Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no power for 30 seconds/a minute. All then OK. Main...

Buying a new 3 Series - which wheel size is best for comfort?

I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series (320i) saloon. The Luxury version of this model is only available with 18-inch wheels fitted with 225/45 tyres whereas the SE model comes as standard with 17-inch...

Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend?

I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda CX-5 for people similar to ourselves. Are there...

Does the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer use MINI engines?

I have just bought a BMW 218d Active Tourer registered in July 2015. However, after reading your Backroom forum, I have discovered the issues with the MINI Cooper engines and awful timing chain design...