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BMW 3 SERIES 316 SE 2000 X REG - No dash lights when ignition on = no start 5 Jan 2012 (Forum)
Hoping someone can help.... Turned the ignition on and went to start the car but it wouldnt start (just turning over), then realised there were no... -
Advice: Best option for next car 22 Aug 2011 (Forum)
I’m planning to replace my car and naturally my choice would have been a BMW 320Ed or 520Ed. However, due to the bad Scottish winter last year I’m considering going for a 4x4 such as BMW X5 (3.0d SE), Volvo XC90 (2.4 D5), Honda CRV (2.2 i-DTDi ES) or Lexus RX400h. Key deciding factors for me are: Very good resale value R easonable fuel economy Lowest possible cost of ownership Automatic SATNAV 4 years maximum age 7-Seater (if available) Which would you recommend? -
BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - Intermittent loss of sound from stereo & satnav 20 Aug 2011 (Forum)
I have a 5 series E39 with factory fitted sat/nav and tv and wondered if anyone has experienced intermittent sound loss with a similar system. The sound... -
BMW 318i coupe (51 reg) - Losing power - loss in acceleration 21 Jun 2011 (Forum)
I am losing power when accelerating. No where near as quick as normal and really slow after gear changes especially at low revs. The car isnt... -
BMW X3 - Multiple problems 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
My November, 2007 (51) X3 SE Diesel Automatic, owned since 6 months old has done 36.000 miles and has been serviced as per manufacturers instructions.... -
Skoda - My Car Is Too Dangerous To Drive! 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
In the BMW you just slide across to the brake pedal , keeping your heel on the carpet. I remember Motor magazine commenting on such a problem in the 1970s and a 'cure' was to build the accelerator pedal up with a wooden block. -
BMW Z3 Roadster (1997 - 2003) - 97 1.9 Mystery pipework 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
My friend has treated himself to a very tidy early Z3 as a toy and has spent the past week getting to know it. In the process he has noticed a loop of... -
BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 98 2.0 replacing 2.0 single vanos engine 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Ive just got hold of a nice tidy 520 with a single vanos 2.0 engine. The engine has ring failure on 2 pots after the previous ran it dry of oil. I have... -
BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - E39 520i Touring I want to buy... 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
I'm after an E39 to replace my E46 Touring (318i, 1999, Orient Blue metallic, manual, 104,000 miles approx, 15" alloys, scuffed). I've found somewhere... -
BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 318i Clicking starter motor 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
Girlfriend of the bloke next door, wow she's gorgeous but that's not the point.....has a 318i Coupe. Anyway, it won't start, the starter motor clicks but... -
BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.7 Pollen Filter/ Microfilter changing 6 Nov 2008 (Forum)
Hi. I have been quoted over £90 for changing a pollen filter on my car and so decided to do it myself. However, I wondered if anyone could give me any... -
BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 01 316 missfire and flat spot. 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
hello This one is a real headache. It started a few weeks ago, when driving if i was to floor the accelerator there would be a slight miss fire, it was... -
BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
I have a '97 325tds touring which I'm very happy with but I'm beginning to notice a lack of power at low revs, lumpy running from cold, poor starting when... -
BMW 3-Series E30 (1983 - 1991) - Overheating 2.3i Sport 1989 14 Sep 2007 (Forum)
I have recently developed a problem with my E30. It has started overheating! inlet hoses are piping hot but the outlet hose and radiator a cold. Took... -
another airbag question - bmw 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
My air bag light comes on when the car is warm not in the morning on my way to work 10 minute drive not in the evening on my way home 10 minute drive but... -
A slight moan - BMW Dealer. 17 Oct 2006 (Forum)
Took my old 330d (owned by BiL whose away in Canada doing some low flying stuff where nobody complains) to the local dealer today to attend to an Airbag... -
BMW E46 wire broken in arch liner 24 Jun 2006 (Forum)
Hi Anyone got any idea what the green wire going through the driver's side front wheel arch liner is. I have unfortunately dispatched a badger to the... -
BMW 330SE - Front Suspension Rear Bushes 29 May 2005 (Forum)
After having new tyres fitted all round on SWMBOs car, I took it to a wheel & tyre specialist who took one look at the vehicle and informed us that both... -
Mini Sat Nav System/BMW? 1 May 2005 (Forum)
Has anybody out there have the system fitted to their Mini? I have road map Europe high 2005-1. Have had the car and system for a couple of months and... -
Immobiliser 3 series BMW 30 Dec 2004 (Forum)
Hi, A friend has a 2000 x 3 series. He says he thinks the immobiliser has been triggered. He gets the dash lights up - but engine won't crank over. He...

