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  Buying a BMW - 320 or 328? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change...
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  Are BMW timing chains unreliable? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol...
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  Buying an E30 BMW 2 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in an BMW 320i I have seen for sale. It's a 1989 2-door with 51k on the clock. It has service history, a year's MOT and seems to be in...
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  What's the target price for a new BMW 6 Series? 8 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a BMW 640D Grande Coupe M sport. It seems to have all of the options I want as standard and looks really nice. What would a target price...
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  Where can I get my BMW X3 cheaply decoked? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 BMW X3 2.0dSE with 55,000 miles. Despite a new turbo a year ago, replacement of the inlet manifold and cleaning up the EGR six months ago,...
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  BMW 1 Series - which tyres are best? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy new tyres for my 2011 BMW 116i Sport, with 17-inch wheels. It currently has runflats, but I’m not sure whether to go for steel wheels and...
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  What's wrong with my BMW 520d? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my BMW 520d Touring serviced at 33,000 miles by a local dealer, preceded by a warranty check, which found a leaking exhaust manifold and...
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  When should I get my first BMW X3 service? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have just ordered a new BMW X3 2.0 auto. I understand that it has a flexible servicing schedule, but I was wondering if it would be advantageous to...
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  Fiesta or BMW 1 Series? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sister is looking to buy her next car. She has always wanted a BMW 116 auto but I'm suggesting she considers a Ford Fiesta Titanium auto based on cost,...
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  Leasing a BMW 1 series - petrol or diesel? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at leasing a 1 Series after finding that my employer offers some good deals for this particular car, but I'm unsure over whether to get...
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  Which winter tyres for my BMW 520d? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring and am giving serious consideration to fitting a set of winter tyres as you have recommended on numerous occasions in The...
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  Should I use premium diesel in my 10-year old BMW? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought my sister's BMW 3 Series E46 (2003) Touring, which had 93,000 miles on the clock. She was using diesel from the nearest garage when necessary...
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  Unusual tyre wear on a BMW X5 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X5 4.0d from new, bought in September 2010. At the first service, today, I am told that I need four new tyres at 18,800 miles. They are Continental...
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  BMW alarm issues 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car was recently broken into and various items in the glove box etc. were stolen. The car was parked on my drive and locked. When I discovered the theft...
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  BMW 320d flat spots when accelerating 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 BMW 320d has flat spots when accelerating. It seems to be mainly when in 1st or 2nd gear. I have to put my foot hard down and it will then accelerate....
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  Are runflat tyres for my 3 Series BMW readily available in France? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a 1 Series BMW with runflat tyres and I have a 3 Series with them. He was recently stuck in France due to the lack of availability...
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  Does it have a DPF? 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a BMW 320SE diesel with an 06 plate, but as I do a lot of local mileage interspersed with some longer journeys, I do not think it will...
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  Would you recommend an ex-demo BMW X1 for its handling? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  With a budget of about £25,000 what is the best handling medium sized car (with economy if possible)? I had been looking at ex-demo BMW X1 2.0 diesel manuals,...
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  Should I fit a pair of winter tyres to the front or rear wheels of my BMW 320D Touring? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I were to purchase a couple of winter tyres for my BMW 320D Touring, would I be best served fitting them to the front or rear wheels?
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  Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but...