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• BMW 1 Series - BMW 118i v 116d - Diesel really bad? 7 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All, i was hoping someone could help me out with a dilemma please? I am looking into getting a BMW 1 Series for my every day car and i do around 1000 miles a month. I usually keep cars for at least 5 years before thinking about getting a replacement. The 118i and 116d both have a little 3 cylinder engine 1.5L.
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  The oil is my BMW 3 Series is reading high - should I have it checked out? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The oil appears to be reading high in my diesel E90 BMW 3 Series, both via the dashboard indicator and also by manually checking (after driving approximately...
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  Should I swap my BMW 3-Series 1.8 for an Audi S3? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a BMW 3-Series 1.8 F30 M Sport diesel which is great on fuel but I fancy an Audi S3 instead. What should I do?
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  What's the cause of my BMW 5 Series notchy gearchange? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The gear change on my BMW 5 Series auto is a bit jerky and tends to 'grumble' a bit a low speeds. It's a 2007 model and has done 118,000 miles - the transmission...
• 3 or 5 series - BMW 7 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Any assistance much appreciated, even if its just giving me directions to a particular BMW forum. Thanks in advance.
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  BMW 3 Series need new brakes after 25k miles - Is this normal? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being told by my local BMW dealer that after 25,000 miles both the disc and pads need to replaced on my 3 Series (335). This is because of supposed...
• BMW 5 Series - BMW F11 Touring: Air Suspension 1 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I take this to be the rear suspension doing its 'thing' (sorry for the non-technical post). Question is this: Is it normal? Car is out of its BMW warranty soon so if it's a sign of a problem I'd prefer to deal with it sooner rather than later. I note HJ lists a couple of air suspension failures on cars of a similar vintage. Ownership has otherwise been uneventful.
• BMW 330D E90 - BMW E90 330D NON C.A KEY FOBS DEAD. HELP! 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all. I have just bought a fab BMW, but i have the problem mentioned above. These should charge in the ignition whilst driving, and are supposed to be 'sealed for life' None of the buttons work, on either fob. I can unlock the doors manually with key, and the fobs work in dash, for driving, but the buttons don't!
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  Replacement run flat tyres? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 245/40R19 on the front and Dunlop 275/35R19 on the rear of my BMW 530D M Sport. I am looking to replace them and...
• BMW 3 Series - Which BMW to buy?? 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm in a dilema and would really appreciate some knowledgable help. We are buying an estate for the 1st time and the only one we really like is a bmw. The 318 seems to suit our needs.   We have been to see one which is a 54 plate (old shape) with 81,000. FSH and one owner for £4999 We have also seen a 07 plate (so new shape) with 115,000 for £5600.
• BMW 535i - SORN,MOTs and all that gubbins 18 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  13 yr old BMW E39 535i being laid to rest for a couple of years until she's a classic (hasn't even done 100K, never failed an MOT can't bear to part with it for the kind of valuations I'm getting (£500-1000!))
• BMW - Buying a 2001 BMW, what are the catches?? 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  HI First post here, I am considering spending £3-4k on a automatic estate for driving up and down the motorway with family (3 of us are currently in a 3 door polo, I have not bought a car in a LONG time). I am looking for something enjoyable and have been considering BMW 3 or 5 series. What should I be looking out for with these models, most in my price range are 2000-2003 reg and have 100,000+ miles on them. How many miles will they do in total? Are there serious costs i could be looking at for servicing with this mileage?
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 00 Rear suspension subframe- chassis corrosion. 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Has anybody else heard of such a thing on these cars i.e, could this be a common fault on this year or model of car? Also would anyone else know if BMW would be likely to meet costs etc under any 10/12 year corrosion warranty that should come with the car when new. He is the second owner of the car and prior to him buying, the car had full BMW service history, although not for the past 2 yrs.
• BMW longlife oil 23 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, hope someone can help with this.... I now own a nearly new old shape BMW 330D auto which seems to use BMW longlife-01 oil. Handbook guards against anything else - no doubt as the oil is intended to last 15k miles or thereabouts. Does anyone know whether a direct equivalent oil is available through normal autospares retail outlets rather than the BMW dealer network where I am sure the cost for their branded oil will not be cheap!
• Showroom4cars Top Ten 5 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Seeing HJ's report on the Showroom4cars Top Ten and the prominence of BMW therein reminds me that the only BMW I have ever owned was a Dinky toy, given to me by a girlfriend in the late 1960s. At that time, I reckoned BMW were getting it dead right with lean, elegant, well engineered machines -- the 2002 par excellence.
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  Can you recommend a family estate for under £15k? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We need to get a replacement for our 2006 Toyota Verso. We have a £15k budget and are looking for either an SUV or estate that will be cheap to tax, have...
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  Buying a new BMW 3 Series - can you help? 18 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please offer your guidance to assist me with decision for purchase of a new BMW 3 Series 320i Sport Auto or Audi A4 2.0 TSFI Sport Auto. Both are...
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  New timing chain required on BMW X3 - what are my rights? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I brought a 2007 BMW X3 in June from a dealer in Lymington, Hants. The car seemed to be in good condition and I was assured of the reliability of BMW's....
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  BMW 3 series automatics 10 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The BMW 3 series has an automatic transmission and a sports automatic transmission on most models. The sports is about £250 extra, not much on the price...
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  Buying a Skoda Yeti - which engine is best? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My much loved 1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8i has sadly reached the end of its life and I now need a new car. I am looking to downsize and trade in my car for a...