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  BMW 501 and 502 (1952 - 1964) (Classics Reviews)
  Under the bodywork, there was the old six-cylinder engine and all-new independent suspension. It was a good car, but Mercedes-Benz was producing better cars and selling them for less money. BMW improved the 501 during its life, first with the 501A, then the 501/3, and the model eventually evolved into the V8-powered 502 – a much better machine. These cars weren’t the saving of BMW, but they allowed it to stay in business during a time that saw off plenty of seemingly more stable car companies.
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  BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (2022 on) (Reviews)
  Throw in BMW quality and superb infotainment, and this is one of the best reasons you'll find not to buy an SUV. The BMW 2 Series is to cars what a Brazilian Ronaldo at Real Madrid was to football – chunkier and less athletic than its teammates in BMW's line-up, the Active Tourer is nevertheless quite capable of producing moments of brilliance that betray its ungainly appearance.
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  BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2021 on) (Reviews)
  In the front, you'll find seats that are positioned low down in the cabin creating a sporty vibe, while there's the usual mix of soft-touch materials and high-quality fabrics. BMW's excellent 10.25-inch Live Cockpit Professional infotainment system is standard, while all BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe models get a slick digital instrument cluster, too. Buyers get the choice of the usual mix of petrol and diesel engines, ranging from the entry-level BMW 420i Gran Coupe with its 2.0-litre petrol engine, to the range-topping BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe.
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  BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (2020 on) (Reviews)
  It's not a car that needs to exist, if we're honest. But if you need more space than the two-door BMW 2 Series Coupe offers and don't want a BMW 1 Series (or even a BMW X1 ), the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe could be the car for you. As we'll explain in our BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review.
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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 1 Series Convertible (2008 - 2014) (Reviews)
  Neat folding lightweight fabric top, high quality interior, impressive handling even with the roof down, great diesel engines.
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  BMW 1 Series Coupe (2008 - 2013) (Reviews)
  How does 306PS in a 4-seat coupe the size of a Golf grab you? And not any old 306PS engine, but ‘engine of the year': BMW's sensational twin-turbo 3.0 litre straight six that's both benignly tractable and very, very fast. Over the last year BMW has been turning its slow selling sow's ear of a 1-Series into something of a silk purse.
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  BMW 3 Series Convertible (2007 - 2012) (Reviews)
  Smart looks, excellent engines, practical metal folding roof, decent luggage space can be augmented by lowering rear seat backrests.
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  BMW 3 Series Coupe (2006 - 2012) (Reviews)
  It sits on a long wheelbase, helping reduce pitching over undulations. Somehow it's been "de-Bangled" of the sometimes-odd styling quirks of all recent BMWs. You don't have to persuade yourself it's a good-looking car. It simply is. Though a bigger car than the E46 coupe, on average it's ten kilos lighter. And it's very practical, too. Road Test BMW E92 335i Coupe
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  BMW 3 Series Touring (2005 - 2012) (Reviews)
  This is likely to be the best-selling E91 3-Series Touring. Road test BMW E91 320d and 325i Touring
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  BMW 5 Series Touring (2004 - 2010) (Reviews)
  As saloon, with the advantages of a station wagon body.