BMW 5 Series - should I fit non-runflats?

I have a 2010 BMW 520SE and I've been told that I have to have fit runflat winter tyres. My son has a similar car but he has fitted ordinary winter tyres. Which is the correct option?

BMW X1 suffering Xenon problems

My wife purchased a new BMW X1 five months ago with Xenon headlamps. Now that the nights are drawing in she is getting headlamp flashes from oncoming vehicles when on dipped beam. The BMW dealer says...

Buying a new BMW - manual or auto?

You kindly replied to my question regarding choice of BMW 3 series engines, and recommended the 320d ED. Regarding the transmission type, will the manual box eventually succumb to dual mass fly wheel failure,...

Can I cancel my contract hire agreement?

I took receipt of a BMW 535 M Sport three months ago. Two days after delivery the in-car computers displayed a "Vehicle Train" notice. The dealership said to ignore the message as it was probably a "software...

Buying a new BMW X3 - petrol or diesel?

I'm considering buying a used BMW X3 and running it with winter tyres during winter. I've seen some petrol versions available at reasonable prices compared to diesel. I will do mostly 15,000 miles this...

Buying a used BMW 3 series saloon - which engine?

Which engine would be best for long term reliability - 320i, 328i or 330d? I prefer the way petrol drives but am worried about coil and injector problems - is the F30 320i or 328i proving to be reliable...

Can I fit non run flats to my 320d?

I'm thinking of buying a BMW 320d - 2010 model. I had an earlier version previously, but hated the run flat tyres. The ride much too harsh, vehicle tram lined badly and types are very expensive. Can they...

Used car has developed a fault after 4 months - should the dealer fix it?

I bought a four year old BMW 3 Series from a car supermarket in February. After a few weeks of ownership the car developed a funny vibration at speeds of 70mph. The vibration feels like my driver side...

BMW 4 series Gran Coupe - which options?

I am sorely tempted to replace my ageing 5 series with the new 4 series Gran Coupe. Due to a lower annual mileage it'll be a petrol and probably the 420 as I'm not sure I could justify the 428 - unless...

Dealer warranty is not worth the paper it is written on - what are my options?

A couple of months ago I bought a used BMW 5 Series (2011) from a dealer. The car was sold with a warranty, which covers all suspension and parts. A month after I bought the car the rear suspension dropped...