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  BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (2020 on) (Reviews)
  Making a four-door saloon from a two-door coupe may not be a conventional route, but BMW has proven with the 8 Series Gran Coupe that it can work. BMW is aware that while many people would like to drive a beautiful two-door coupe, real life dictates they need a four-seat saloon instead.
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  BMW 5 Series Touring (2017 - 2024) (Reviews)
  Read on for our full review of the BMW 5 Series Touring. 
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  BMW 2 Series Convertible (2015 - 2021) (Reviews)
  This is a car that absolutely nails the brief for a compact premium cabriolet.  Creating a convertible like the 2 Series left BMW with plenty of boxes to tick. It had to please those who simply want a drop-top model to look cool, while also gratifying enthusiasts who expect a BMW to be fun to drive. Thankfully, it succeeded. The BMW 2 Series Convertible occupies a special niche in the market, being a compact drop-top with genuine driver appeal.
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  BMW 2 Series Coupe (2014 - 2020) (Reviews)
  Engine options range from economical diesels to the wild petrol M240i, The latter uses a turbocharged straight-six engine, and has the pace to scare pukka sports cars. BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive can be added to certain models, while the eight-speed automatic gearbox is excellent.  There is genuinely a lot to like about the BMW 2 Series Coupe, and it has few rivals.
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  BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014 - 2020) (Reviews)
  Premium convertibles are often at the forefront of motoring fashion, but the BMW 4 Series Convertible seems a little behind the times. Car manufacturers went through a phase of making cabriolets with folding metal roofs, but trends have since moved on. That leaves the 4 Series out by itself, flying the flag for hard-top convertibles. 
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  BMW 3 Series GT (2013 - 2020) (Reviews)
  This does somewhat come at the expense of handling though as the GT doesn't feel as agile as a standard 3 Series, and for many buyers this somewhat goes against one of the key appeals of buying a BMW in the first place. When new, the GT cost between £1300 and £1,600 more than a 3 Series Touring. That seems odd to us considering the 3 Series Touring is already a great family car.
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  BMW 3 Series Touring (2012 - 2019) (Reviews)
  Some rivals are cheaper, others are more practical, while some offer more kit for your money. But few estate cars are as desirable as the BMW 3 Series Touring. Is the BMW 3 Series Touring the perfect family car? Not quite, but if you’re after a classy, upmarket and practical alternative to a family SUV, the 3 Series Touring is hard to beat.
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  BMW 6 Series Convertible (2011 - 2018) (Reviews)
  BMW isn't short of quality convertibles. There's the great Z4 along with drop top variants of both the 2 Series and the 4 Series, but the ultimate BMW for open-top driving remains the 6 Series. This latest version continues the legacy of its predecessor without breaking the mould, but has some key improvements with more powerful yet efficient engines, improved room inside and increased refinement.
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  BMW 5 Series Touring (2010 - 2017) (Reviews)
  As an all-rounder, a BMW 520d is hard to beat. All that’s left for you to decide is whether to opt for SE or M Sport trim.
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  BMW 5 Series GT (2009 - 2017) (Reviews)
  Car makers are forever looking for the next big thing and, in 2009, BMW reckoned it had hit on this with the 5 Series Gran Turismo. The GT mixed up elements of the 7 Series luxury saloon that it borrowed most its under underpinnings from with coupe-cum-SUV looks. This mash up of different styles was supposed to make the BMW GT appeal to a broad selection of customers.
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  BMW 3 Series Touring (2005 - 2012) (Reviews)
  After that we did 10 miles on rural Italian roads in a 320i with a front runflat running flat. The 10 miles with a rear runflat running flat. All a very impressive demonstration of BMW DSC and Bridgestone runflats, but hardly a fair introduction to the new E90 3-Series.
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  BMW 3-series E46 (1998 - 2005) (Classics Reviews)
  Launched in March 1998, the BMW 3-series E46 was an evolution of the E36 and proved a huge success for the company. Coupe and estate variants followed a year later with the convertible arriving in 2001 – the same year as the M3.  The car was considered by many as setting the benchmark in its class when it came to performance and handling, that was thanks to the E46’s near-perfect weight distribution and sophisticated rear suspension set up.
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  BMW 5-series E39 (1996 - 2003) (Classics Reviews)
  Even today, the inside of an E39 is a great place to be. And then there was the handling. With BMW's near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, the car was an absolute joy from start to finish. It didn't matter if you wanted to drop the kids of at school, notch up the miles on the motorway, or attack the apex on-track - the E39 could do it all.
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  BMW 7-series E38 (1994 - 2001) (Classics Reviews)
  The third generation of BMW’s executive saloon – codenamed the E38 – was launched in 1994. Power came from a selection of straight-six, V8 and V12 engines. Inside it was pure luxury… and packed with kit (as you’d expect from a car in this price bracket).
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  BMW 1500, 1800 and 2000 (1962 - 1972) (Classics Reviews)
  The BMW 1500 emerged in 1962 to cement BMW's revival from its near death in the late-'50s. The four-door saloon, which became known as the 'neu klasse' was all-new from the ground-up, had a new monocoque design, fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arms at the rear, front disc brakes, and a front-mounted four-cylinder M10 engine.
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  BMW Isetta 250 and 300 (1955 - 1965) (Classics Reviews)
  BMW’s luxury of the 1950s were technically brilliant, beautifully built, fast and elegant - but due to their huge cost and austere times in their home market, they were selling extremely slowly. So, in order to secure more volume, BMW made the decision to acquire the licence to build the Isetta bubblecar - and it proved to be an inspired piece of lateral thinking by BMW management.
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  BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (2017 - 2019) (Reviews)
  As you'd expect on a top end BMW, it gets an electric tailgate as standard. Standard equipment also includes automatic climate control with an option to scale up to a four-zone system. Metallic paint is available in 10 colours along with two non-metallic hues, while BMW also offers a wider range of shades if you don’t mind dipping into your savings.
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  BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 - 2021) (Reviews)
  Part of BMW’s strategy to offer a car in every conceivable segment, the 2 Series Gran Tourer is a seven-seat people carrier, the firm’s first. Although this class of car isn’t as popular as it once was, the BMW still has a notable edge over its most obvious direct rival, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class – because that car only seats five. 
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  BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (2014 - 2021) (Reviews)
  The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is another niche-filling model from the German manufacturer. Larger than a BMW 1 Series but not quite an estate car , the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is BMW’s rival for the Mercedes B-Class and also the Volkswagen Golf SV .
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  BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014 - 2020) (Reviews)
  Standard equipment levels are good with leather upholstery, DAB, heated seats and the electric tailgate on all models. Svelte coupe looks combine with four-door practicality in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. It also comes with a fine range of engines. BMW adapted the four-door coupe idea to its compact model, with the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe bridging the small divide between the BMW 3 Series saloon and BMW 4 Series Coupe.