BMW 1 Series ran low on fuel and now won't start

I have a BMW 116i which I purchased this year (2005 reg) with a one lady owner and a full BMW service history. Unfortunately I ran low on petrol recently and as I approached the garage the car started...

Buying new BMW 3 Series - any advice?

I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series diesel automatic, but I am a bit concerned about the long term reliability. I would ideally like to keep it for five years and would run up 100,000 miles in that...

Can you get a luxury family estate for £7k?

My son wants a low VED, efficient, reliable family estate car for less than £7000. His wife wants an automatic box and high/luxury spec. Can you help them meet these apparently conflicting criteria with...

BMW 3 Series - why has the engine light come on?

My 2010 BMW 3 Series diesel has done just over 30,000 miles and the engine function light (Orange) is displayed intermittently. My Independent Garage has run a full diagnostic test and is not really sure...

Should my local garage pay for snapped glow plug removal?

Last week I had a quote from my local BMW garage for £300+ for changing the glow plugs on my BMW 5 Series (2003). I gave them the green light to do the work, but have now been told that they’ve snapped...

BMW 320d - should I change the auto transmission oil?

I wondering if auto transmission oil should be occasionally changed in my 2006 BMW 320D? It doesn't appear as a routine service item in the booklet.

What is the best petrol to use in a BMW 330I?

What is the correct petrol to use in a BMW 330i?

BMW M235i Coupe - should I fit winter tyres?

Is it worthwhile fitting winter tyres to my new BMW M235i?

Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend?

My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would now like something with an auto 'box. He can't...

Do all BMWs get run flats as standard?

A year ago I bought a BMW 118d from a car supermarket.I assumed it came with run flat tyres but found out recently when I had it serviced and MoT'd that it did not. I contacted the car supermarket about...