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Is my 2006 BMW 335i\s 228g/km emissions rating accurate? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW 335i SE Coupe E92. My V5C shows the CO2 as 228g/Km but all the calculators I have used show 218. Any ideas? Could this be the result... -
Should we have our BMW Z4 serviced annually or just when the service indicator says we should? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend drives a 5-year-old BMW Z4. She only does about 3000 miles a year and she was wondering about whether or not she should get the car serviced... -
Couped up in the back? 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I think you recently wrote on BMW 3 Coupe and Audi A5, your recommendation was the BMW due to rear seat space and you made some comments to avoid deep... -
Will driving at high speeds (155mph) lead to expensive repair bills in the long run? 1 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Hello, my husband and I drive to Austria 2-3 times a year. In Germany, where permitted, my husband drives at 155mph. He claims the car, a BMW 440i, has... -
Are used BMW 3 Series really expensive to own? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I read about the BMW 3 Series being reliable, but servicing, repairs and - I imagine - insurance is a lot more expensive than for non-premium cars. I see... -
Is the BMW i8 set to become a modern classic or a depreciating misfit? 10 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm quite keen on purchasing an early BMW i8 now that values seem to have plummeted to affordable used levels. But with BMW discontinuing this car in April... -
Land Rover reliability issues? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Have Land Rover finally sorted the reliability issues that have raised concerns about many of their previous models? I am impressed by the Discovery Sport... -
The engine in my BMW ran without the key 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I returned to my locked BMW 118d to find the engine still running after being parked for 7 hours. In my hurry I had not pressed the Off button. My fault... -
Buying a used car - BMW 520d or 530? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000... -
Winter tyre profile on BMW X3 -what should it be? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2009 BMW X3 X-drive 2.0-litre which has 235/55 R17 standard tyres fitted. Having read your frequent comments about the benefits of fitting... -
My BMW X3 was supplied with the wrong tyres - is the dealer liable? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 BMW X3 M Sport from a BMW dealer. The car was sold to me with non-BMW approved tyres fitted, although they were of correct size... -
My BMW Z4 has a damaged alloy wheel and run-flat tyre, can they be repaired? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z4 has a cracked alloy wheel and a punctured run flat on the rear can either of these be professionally welded/repaired (by say Lepsons or a properly... -
Can I make any money by paying my £20,000 PCP balloon payment and selling the BMW 4 Series onto a dealer? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am approaching the end of a PCP agreement on a 2015 BMW 4 Series 2.0d xDrive M Sport (184PS). I think it's a desirable spec in white with black leather... -
Is the BMW F10 a sensible car for a daily commute? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel. I would like something a bigger and more refined for a daily round trip commute of 45 miles. I am a... -
BMW 3 Series - Will 17-inch wheels affect fuel consumption? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d? -
Better car for the snow? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I like driving my BMW 320d Touring. But it's not good in snow. Which car in the same price range is better in the snow/ice and Veras good to drive ? -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor problems 23 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Regarding: www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/69825/bmw-318i---nox-and-cam-shaft-sensor-failure I too had a 318i (E91 Tourer) and had the same failure... -
Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as... -
Is a BMW 1 Series expensive to insure? 28 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
How much does it cost to insure the BMW 1 Series? I’m thinking of changing my car but all depends on cost. -
When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?

