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• BMW 1 Series - The Depreciation Dilemma 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  We often keep our cars to the death in our family as at least we know where we stand. Seeking a used BMW 1 Series I came across a pleasantly specced car that was a gnat's whisker under 10k but SIX years old to the day. I know they have to make a profit but the trade in price of said car is arounf £5750 if you are lucky.
• Rover 75 - Rover 75 and bmw 320 diesels 23 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Much has been said about oil-change intervals and vehicle inspections, but I see no mention of the crankcase breather system. My 75 with the BMW 2.00l diesel entered Bristol last week followed by a billow of blue smoke and a good smothering of oil in the engine bay. Recovery diagnosed blown turbo seals. On recovery back to my mechanic in New Forest the problem was swiftly found to be the crankcase breather.
• BMW 1 Series - Gap Insurance - Who to go with 26 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I've been reading about some horror stories when it comes to GAP insurance whereby the company appears to be legitimate however, when their "net worth" was researched they only have £500 in the bank. So for my new car, so I go with the one BMW are offering or source my own - have you guys got any good suggestions for companies that offer the same service but at a cheaper premium? Cheers, Lee.
• Audi, BMW, Merc - Best family size diesel auto - budget £3k-£5k 15 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  I have a budget of £3.5-£4.5k and really keen on BMW 520d, 525d or even 530d (after speaking to a friend who convinced me to go for the 530d but a fuel guzzler??). Any recommendation? What car? I need an auto for definate, has to be comfortable as I had a merc e220 before but being in my 30's i felt kind of old in the merc (no offence) .
• BMW 5 Series E60 - DPF 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Having been a very happy 520SE auto petrol owner for the last 15 years, i am looking at buying a stunning BMW 520DSE Automatic with 69k on a 60 plate which has already been serivced 3 time and looks to have done mainlly motorway driving. BUT I have seen worrying reports about the DPF. I only drive between 10-20 miles a day on a motorway so will may reach  70mph for about 5 mins. occasional longer drives.
• BMW Z3 - Run flat tyres 13 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Yesterday my partner and I got a puncture in her Hyundai Getz and I was very impressed when she whipped out the spare wheel and a Jack and replaced it. I would have been on the phone to the AA. This has got me thinking about my new (to me) BMW Z3. It doesn't have a spare wheel because it is so small, which means if I had a punture in the middle of rural north Yorkshire where we live, I would be totally stuck. Are run flat tyres a good idea for this situation?
• BMW 1 Series - Looking for an upgrade - taking any suggestions 25 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I am now 19, and looking to upgrade to something slightly better, now that i've reached my two years of driving. I've been looking at a 2010 BMW 1 Series Coupe or Maybe even a 3 Series Saloon. I'm willing to take any suggestions however. What does everyone else think? I don't really want to spend more than £12,000, and I don't want a car with much more than 30,000 miles.
• 535i (petrol) - BMW reliability fuel system 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Recovered to Arden again. 7 days waiting for part from Germany, turned out to be intermediate fuel pump (there are 3 pumps apparently). Not a very good experience. I have owned BMWs - mostly 7s - for over 20 years and had no failures at all, so confidence is a bit low at the moment. Is this a trend?
• BMW X3 XDRIVE - D Vehicle damaged but repairable - the insurer dec 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi,   Suggestion is highly appreciated.   I am looking to buy BMW X3 XDRIVE from a private seller and I have got HPI check done on it and the check came back with the below   D Vehicle damaged but repairable - the insurer decided not to repair   Data currently held on the National Mileage Register (NMR) indicates that there may be a mileage discrepancy on this vehicle  - The mileage on the car says 22000 but the check came back with 40000   Should I look at buying the car or just pass it.If I wish to sell it in future would the Category D effect the price.
• MINI Cooper 2013 - Parts delivery frustration 3 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Is there anybody out there who is in the same boat as I am? I have been waiting almost 8 weeks for a offside door barrel lock for my new Mini Cooper from BMW in Germany. BMW customer services have told me the part is in now in Germany after 8 weeks of chasing around in circles! BMW customer services still can't tell me when the part will be delivered to England!
• BMW 300 E46 - Ignition key failure 25 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  The ignition key on my wife's car fails to start the vehicle, although it opens/closes the door wirelessly. She took it to the BMW dealer and they said that they couldn't find anything wrong with it but a replacement would cost £70+ and proof of ownership documentation provided.  I checked on various websites and this appears to be a not uncommon problem, with the EWS chip in the key failing to communicate with the ignition enabling circuit in the steering wheel.
• BMW 320D - Cheap Windscreen Solution When Not Covered By Ins 18 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I have motor trade insurance which doesn't cover windscreens in the same way as a private policy. Very strangely, I've noticed a massive crack in the windscreen of a E90 BMW 320D after a test drive last night. I remember years ago it cost about £900 to replace a windscreen on a E65 7 series - does anyone know of any companies that supply and fit windscreens at a lower cost?
• BMW 3 Series Touring - Parking sensors on the blink 8 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, When I engage reverse my parking sensors start beeping indicating that I am close to hitting an object, this happens even when it is clear. this is an inconsistent problem as 1 in 3 times it works fine. My local BMW dealer has ran it through their diagnostics however everything indicates it is working normally. the next step they have suggested is to remove the bumper and take a look. Before I commit to paying their labour rates for doing this does anyone have any ideas as to what it can be?
• BMW 5 Series E60 - Main Dealer Servicing vs Independent Specialist 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I've got a 57-reg BMW 520d SE. It came with a "service inclusive" package so I've been getting it serviced for free by a main dealer, but once I've done 60,000 miles (currently on 55,000) I'm going to have to pay. While I've been happy with the work done by the main dealer, they are rather expensive - £175 for an oil change.
• BMW 5 Series E60 - 520d Msport autobox judder 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  The usual elementary checks were made. filters, injectors, compression,glow plugs,etc and all was ok The local BMW dealer kept it for two days during hard weather leaving it outside, and said the problem was in the Dme control unit that manages all the fuel and air settings.  This was replaced and it went away for a while.
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 99 2.8 Can I adjust idle speed? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi - first post here. I have 99 BMW 5 (E39) which runs just fine but I need some help with the idle speed. It's fine when the choke is engaged but when warm it idles at about 500rpm which means it sometimes stalls at lights and makes driving in slow traffic a challenge!
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 1.8 Oil Level light on 316SE 29 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Hopefully somebody will be able to help. I have a 2002 BMW 316SE with 191K on the clock. Recently it's yellow oil warning light has started to come on, either while I'm driving and the engine is warm or as I switch off the ignition. I know she's using a little bit of oil but it seems like the light is coming on every one to two weeks after I check the levels and top up with oil (Mobil 10/40 Semi Synthetic).
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 00 2.5 Engine whine at high revs 8 May 2009 (Forum)
  On doing some research I've learnt that it may be either: 1. altenator 2. belts 3. water pump However on dropping it off at the garage this morning the bloke said it could be the timing belt! However i know that BMW engines have chains and I'm sure that if it was the chain on it's way out it'd be rattling like mad. A totally different sound! Any of you had similar noises?
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 2001 2.5 ABS light staying/coming on 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My father-in-law has asked my to post a question on his behalf. He wondered if anyone has some insight into a problem with his 2001 BMW 525i (Automatic). The ABS light keeps coming on. Sometimes it stays on, sometimes it goes off and comes back on and sometimes it behaves i.e. goes off and stays off. The independent garage he uses has replaced the sensor (?)
• BMW 3-Series E93 conv (2007 - ) - How much discount can be expected -nearly new 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  A friend of mine needs to retire her 316 compact 1995 which she has had from new. She want to buy a 325 or 330 convertible - preferably one year old from a BMW approved used. She wants to pay cash down. How much discount can she get? Her local N London dealer is not exactly bending back to make a sale?I suggested she looks a little outside London. Prices range from 25000-30000 Estimates and techniques would be appreciated.