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Which BMW? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I shall be buying again in a few months. My no.1 priority is a great drive, then reliability. In addition, I need space for all my golf paraphernalia.... -
Writes and wrongs 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I asked you about a replacement for my BMW X3 3.0 Diesel 35 Sport, which is now over three years old. You replied, “You can now get a 3.0 litre diesel... -
Just bought a BMW in SW London - anywhere you recommend for servicing or fitting new tyres? 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live in New Malden (SW London/North Surrey) and have just bought a BMW 530d M Sport (2008/08). A few years ago when I bought an Audi you recommended... -
Expensive servicing costs in West London 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant... -
Does it make sense to change my 2003 BMW 320 for a newer Ford Mondeo TDCI estate? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2003 BMW 320 DSE tourer almost from new. It has now done 83,000 miles and has been faultless. In order to avoid potentially costly repairs... -
Is my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport likely to turn into a money pit? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
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... -
What happens if my car is destroyed because of a recall issue? 1 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
In a recall notice, BMW says that a starter motor issue may cause the vehicle to catch fire, even when not in use. If this were to happen and severely... -
Do you think Adaptive M Sport suspension is necessary on my new BMW 440i? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a new BMW 440i. Please can you add some clarity to the wildly opposing views on the benefits, or not, of Adaptive M Sport suspension... -
Should I buy a BMW 640d with 100k on the clock? 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about... -
Buying a used BMW - timing belt issues? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a BMW 118d 2011, 61 reg, 3200 miles on the clock for £10990. Were these models affected by the timing belt issues on N47 engines. Should I... -
What's wrong with my BMW 330 CSI's tyre pressure sensor? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could it be possible that a tyre sensor could go wrong or need replacing if it has not been used for a while? I had the tyres changed on my 2003 BMW 330... -
BMW DPF won't regenerate - what next? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3.0-litre diesel BMW X3 that does 12-15k miles p.a. on a reasonable mix of long and short runs. After 5yrs/65k miles BMW are telling me the DPF... -
Pass the BMW 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 530d was purchased from Ford dealer earlier this year for £10,000. On collection of the car it was noted the incorrect tyres (non run-flats)were... -
Do you know anything about DSC faults on the BMW 3 Series? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you have had any requests for help about the DSC warnings displayed on BMW dashboards? I have a 55-plate 3 Series and have only ever used the... -
Bling low, sweet chariot 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my BMW E93 330d MSport cabrio new on 25/06/2007 from Almondbury BMW Huddersfield With 19” wheels. After 5,000 miles the rear tyres badly scrubbed... -
Why is my BMW automatic gearbox not smooth? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
My previous car was a BMW 730d, the auto box when changing up or down it was seamless, it was always in the correct gear for all road conditions. I’ve... -
What's the best engine in the Rover 75? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a Rover 75 and can't seem to find out which were built by BMW and which engine is a BMW engine. There is a 1.8 petrol, 2.0lt diesel and... -
I'm keeping my BMW X5 10 years, should I use a dealer for servicing? 11 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have just taken delivery of our new BMW X5 (GO5 model) 3.0-litre petrol MHT M Sport and intend keeping it for 10 years. Would it be best to have servicing... -
Why does BMW no longer offer the i3 with the range extender? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have an 18 month old BMW i3 with range extender. I am really surprised that BMW has dropped this option on the new i3 models. Do you know roughly what... -
BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing...

