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• BMW X5 - Comprehensive warranty 14 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have a BMW X5 3.0 diesel, just coming up to its fifth birthday. I got a quote for BMW Insured Warranty Comprehehsive cover for next year, and it quoted £926.71 for a year with £100 excess for a car with 50,000 miles, but said to log in to the BMW warranty site for an exact quote.
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  Why is my BMW 3 Series' engine ticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats...
• 2006 Engine Awards 23 May 2006 (Forum)
  I see the International Engine Awards have been announced for 2006 (usually these are dominated by BMW and Honda but VW have done well this year):- Best Overall Engine = BMW 5l V10 (M5) Best New Engine = VW 1.4l TSI Best Fueal Efficient Engine = Toyota 1.5 hybrid (Prius) Best Performance Engines = BMW 5l V10 Best Sub 1 litre = Honda 1.0 hybrid (Insight) Best 1.0 -1.4 = VW 1.4l TSI Best 1.4 - 1.8 = Toyota 1.5 hybrid (Prius) Best 1.8 - 2.0 = VW 2.0l FSI Turbo (Golf GTI) Best 2.0 - 2.5 = Subaru 2.5 Turbo Best 2.5 - 3.0 = BMW 3.0l twin turbo diesel (535d) Best 3.0 - 4.0 = BMW 3.2l (M3) Best 4.0 + = yes you guessed it the 5.
• 5 Series BMW No Start 22 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone any ideas. BMW say they haven't heared of the problem before - but then they said that about the high sulphur petrol bore liner wear problem too ! !
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  Was there ever a BMW diesel engine fitted in the Ford Mondeo? 8 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered...
• BMW 114 - Crankshaft issues? 3 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Can any backroomer confirm if there is a crankshaft issue with the BMW version or not?
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  Does the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 218i feel underpowered? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 218i petrol automatic. As this engine is actually only a 1.5-litre, I'm concerned the car might be underpowered....
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  Mini/BMW fitment run flat tyres - do they come as all-seasons? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mini Countryman SD auto. It has 205/55/17 runflat tyres. I need to replace the front tyres. Do I need to stick to a BMW fitment runflat or can...
• Bmw compact - Bmw 318 vs 325 (n42 vs m54) 19 May 2015 (Forum)
  Obviously the 2.5 will cost more but not a great deal.  So Can someone advise me on which to get? I've decided on a bmw so no comments telling me to get something else.  Thank you. 
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  BMW 5 Series missing gears 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 5 Series diesel (2009 model) and have noticed that the auto box is missing a gear. It is also making a piercing screeching noise. Lifting...
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  BMW 1 Series - is it reliable? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a BMW 2008 1 Series M Sport 116i, does the n47 engine chain failure apply to this model or is it mostly diesel engines? Most...
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  Does my BMW 118 diesel have a timing chain? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2008 BMW 118 diesel. Can you tell me if it has a timing chain and if so when would be a good time to change it?
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  Golf GTI or BMW Coupe 320D? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my choice to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW 3 Series. I do 12,000 miles a year, which includes a daily commute...
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  Will a BMW Z3 be suitable for touring in France? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are retired and want to go touring in France this summer. What do you think of a BMW Z3 about 10 years old for the tour? It will only be...
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  Which motorway car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is...
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  BMW X3 - Manual or Automatic? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a new BMW X3. What's your recommendation on the transmission to go for, manual or automatic? Most 4x4s seem to have automatic...
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  What do you think of the BMW 330i? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We're thinking of changing our car and are looking at a 2008 BMW 330i (the 272bhp model). We do around 8000 miles per year and want something that is fun...
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  Where can I get a replacement cup holder for my BMW 5 Series? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice on sourcing a replacement cup holder unit for my 2004 BMW 5 Series 525i. I have managed to get the existing broken unit...
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  Why is my BMW 320d producing blue smoke after I used injector cleaner? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently added injector cleaner to half tank of diesel in my 51-plate BMW 320d. I drove it as per normal, refuelled, and then started noticing blue smoke...
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  Rider haggard 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for advice please. My 2007 BMW 120d currently runs on 17" wheels with runflat tyres. The ride is ok, but a bit firmer than I like. I can get 16"...