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  • Win sum, lose sum 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 3-year-old BMW coupe 53k miles and are about to re-warrant it for just one year with Warranty Direct. Choosing to use an independent garage for...
  • I'm thinking of replacing my Mercedes-Benz E280CDI with a BMW X3 - does the X3 have a chain cam and DPF? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am retired and do approx 9,000 miles per year (mixed miles, mainly short) and am thinking of trading my Mercedes-Benz E280CDI for a new BMW X3. Does...
  • BMW 6 Series - Keeper car for low miles 8 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Anyone any thoughts or experience of a 2016 BMW 630i 2dr coupe. It really looks the part in black with the chunky alloys.I 'm still looking for a Str6  V6 V8 alternative to a dodgem car.
  • BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - mpg 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    my tank on my car holds 63 litres of petrol how many miles would i get to the gallon. its a bmw 320ci se on a 55 plate 2.2 engine. 14 k on the clock
  • BMW 3 series - Run flat tyres 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Hi I have a BMW 3 series with run flats. The ride is very hard to say the least. Can I change these for standard tyres on the same rims? Will this make any improvement to the comfort thanks alan
  • next model BMW Coupe 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    Hi all, am thinking about replacing my car with a new BMW coupe but the dealers are not to honest with when they are being introduced. Its the 320d I would like - anybody know of any links to give me a clue please? thanks
  • New Steering Rack on 2001 BMW 320D 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    The steering rack on my 51 reg 320D has just failed at 83k miles. Is this normal or should I be pushing for 100% payment from BMW for the parts? Total bill will be just over £1000 OUCH!
  • Diesel or petrol BMW 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    I do about 9k miles per year. I intend to buy a 1994 or 1995 5 series BMW, but don't know whether to go for a 525td(s) or a 520i petrol...is it worth paying the extra for a diesel given my low annual mileage?
  • I can recommend the BMW X3 for towing a large caravan. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Regarding PD's letter about speccing a new BMW F25 X3, I have owned a new 2.0D F25 X3 since May 2011 and what a fantastic car it is. I have done 10,000...
  • Should my parents keep or replace their eight-year-old BMW 318is? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My elderly parents have a dilemma. Their BMW 318is is now eight years old and, to date, has been reliable save for a few minor problems. They are after...
  • 16 Jul 2025 (Forum)
    Re the 2005 BMW Z4 2.0i. "The washer pumps routinely fail if the correct BMW washer fluid is not used. " That car is 12 years old. Does the comment about the washer fluid / pump failure cause and effect still hold true for BMWs manufactured during the last five years, or even 'today'?
  • BMW test car involved in fatal crash 24 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    Interesting news report about an accident involving a car with 'level 2 driver assistance': https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/08/bmw-autonomous-electric-test-car-involved-in-fatal-crash/ Thoughts?
  • Hyundai i30 crdi - 5w30 for fords or for bmw's - Can it be used on Hy 15 May 2019 (Forum)
    Hi,   Tescos are selling cheap 5w30 oil for fords, or for bmws, but I have a hyundai i30 crdi.   Can i use that Tescos oil in my car?   Thanks.
  • BMW Run-flat tyres 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Is it possible to replace the Run-flat tyres as fitted on most BMW 5 series, with standard tyres, or are the wheel rims different in some way? And if so, does it improve the ride quality on 17in & 18 in wheels? Have any 5 Series owners any experience of this?
  • BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 03 2.5 diagnostic plug location ? 19 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Hi all i want to know is, where is the diagnostic plug located for a 525d e39 bmw on a 03 plate please. Thanks Jason
  • BMW 3-Series E92 Coupe (2006 - ) - 325i MPG figures 6 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    BMW are quoting 29.1 mpg for this car on the urban cycle. That seems somewhat optimistic for a six cylinder 3 litre petrol engine. Anyone here ever obtained these figures ? Thanks
  • BMW Service light query. 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Could someone tell me what the clock symbol on the BMW service light indicator means. I recently did my own service on the car and reset the lights back to green but this little clock symbol has now popped up. Cheers Steveo
  • bmw speedo etc inop 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    i have a 7 series bmw 1998 R reg with inoperative speedo,milometer,abs/asc light illuminated and wipers only work on intermittent.we believe it to be speed sensor but which ones and where located,has anyone any info please.
 

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