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• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 320iSE (2.2) excessive oil consumption 9 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My 2001, 116k mile, 320iSE is currently using oil at the rate of 1 litre every 500 miles and has been doing so for the past 10k miles. Seems a bit excessive to me? What could be causing this and do I need to worry? It's always had BMW main dealer service from new. I intend to keep the car for a little while longer yet, so any advice appreciated.
• BMW E39 - G/stick judder in 4th gear. 27 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Any ideas and does it sound (hugely) expensive? I will be getting this dealt with at my trusted local BMW independent. Thanks in advance {slight topic change to add make and model to attract more trade - PU}
• BMW E34 525i dash clocks 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hi, could anyone tell me if the dash clocks(speedo etc.) are interchangeable between the petrol models for a e34 5 series bmw. the circuit board for the clocks in my 525i se have been damaged by an electrical fire whist the prevous owner had it and now looking for replacements ive seen quite a few for 520's and 518's and wondered if the units were the smae?
• BMW 540i 2002 model 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hello a friend runs a BMW 540i 2002 model, the car suffers from a cooling system fault. The check cooling system light comes on once a month, a half a litre of water is sufficient to top up and the warning light goes out.
• BMW 316 - Air filter change 6 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Hope some can help with this - i am a complete novice with cars. i just had my MOT done and had some repairs done (BMW 316 1994). On the receipt it says 'air filter'. I assumed this meant they had changed my air filter. However, after going in my boot in a box there seems to be a brand new air filter. My question is - where abouts in the car is this supposed to go so i can check that one is actually there.
• Key problems on '00 BMW 7 Series 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  My father in law has just been charged over a hundred pounds for a new key for his BMW. The problem was the gradual inability of the key to lock/unlock the car remotely, which to me pointed to a new battery. The dealer simply ordered him a new key. I managed to get the old one apart just before he left today, but the battery didn't want to come out easily before he had to go.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Loss of power 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I feel this could be expensive !! Has anyone any ideas of the problem and if so is it a stock fault and do BMW help with costs? The car is four years old an has covered 40K miles as has been regularly serviced. Peter T slt
• Matching Tyres BMW (E39) 5 series 4 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  BMW recommend that all four tyres are the same make and tread pattern due to possibility of messing up the antiskid software/ ABS otherwise. I can see that in an ideal world thats what you'd do but I have 6mm left on my fronts and the rears need changing.
• BMW 316 - starting problem 6 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all - back again. I recently bought an 'N' reg BMW 316 - 1.6 Saloon. The car runs fine but sometimes has a problem starting. When i turn the key the car just has a whirring noise and doesnt start the engine. I then turn the ey back and try again until it starts - so its happening quite a bit.
• A Question for Dr Aprilla 14 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  How do you rate the engineering, design and manufacturing philosophy of the three German car manufactureres such as VW/Audi as compared to BMW and Me0rcedes. Do you beleive these cars are unnecesarily complicated or over engineered? How much difference is thier between a mass produced ford/vauxhall and say a mass produced BMW or Merecedes.
• Insane? 6 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I have a cousin the same age as me (late 20's). We are both spending just over 20 grand this month, me on a very modest 2 bedroom house, him on a BMW 3 series (imported from Germany via the internet). Fair enough, his BMW will look good and turn heads and my new house won't, but in five years time my house will hopefully be worth what I paid for it and his BMW will be worth 5 grand-ish.
• 3 series estate 2012-2018 - Auto transmission BMW 3 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  What type of auto box is in the 3 series estate from 2012 to circa 2018? Torque convertor, cvt or clutch (dsg style)? Thanks Davey
• Bmw 1 series - Premum Brand used cars repair/maint costs. 13 May 2021 (Forum)
  are they much dearer to repair and maintain if you were to use Generic parts from say Euro car parts etc?
• 2011 (11) BMW 318i Exclusive Edition Automatic rev - Used car 9 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I am looking to purchase this car at £7.800 is there anything I should look out for? Any help will be greatly appreciated
• BMW 2 Series - Running in and premium grade petrol 24 May 2015 (Forum)
  Will the extra lubricity of premium grade fuel (e.g. Shell V-power) be detrimental to the bedding in of moving parts in a new engine? Would initially...
• bmw mini cooper s - xeon headlights 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  off side xeon headlight not working,replaced with a 2nd hand one which worked for a day and went again,, heard this is a common problem but dont know...
• BMW 1 Series Coupe - tyre replacement 11 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Looking to change my tyres as after 11,000 miles(steady driving)  they are wearing out!  Currently on Pirelli RF, are these the most suitable...
• Heathrow Engine Centre 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Do any HJ members have any experience with Heathrow Engine Centre. They claim to be specialists in exchange/rebuilt BMW engines. Any tips offs good or bad? A replacement engine is required for a 2002-3 BMW 330i.
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  Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,...
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  Can I fit run flat tyres to my BMW? 30 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2022 BMW 223i M Sport Active Tourer which came with non-run flat tyres fitted on BMW alloys. We suffered a puncture in a remote part of Scotland...