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• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 97 2.5 rad pressurising, is it a w/p problem? 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  my rad boils over and spews from the top, it isnt damaged and the cap is on fine. Should i bleed it first before worrying about the water pump? does this...
• 2001 BMW 530D or 2005 accord Executive 2.2 ctdi? 5 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hello Any thoughts on which would be the better buy? Both about 75,000 on clock and full histories ? Both 4 door models. both leather...
• BMW 1 Series E81/E87 (2004 - ) - 05 2.0 alarm going off 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  118d Sport. Just purchased from auction, so no comeback, and out of warranty. Alarm seems to go off for no apparent reason, so far about every 3 or 4 hours....
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 98 2.5 throttle cable question 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Please can someone confirm, on a 1998 single vanos 2.5 engine (petrol) of the 2 cables connected underneath the throttle body which is the cruise control...
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 2006 330d space saver 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  i have recently just purchased this car and wish to fit standard tyres instead of run flats,does anyone know the correct space saver wheel/tyre size for...
• BMW - Main dealer servicing only after 2010! 9 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Currently, you have the right to service and repair your vehicle wherever you wish. But, in 2010, that right could be removed. If you don?t want to see...
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.7 Fan/Heater not working 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Firstly, thank you to the eleckie/ac dr for his advice on changing the pollen filter. Nearly broke my neck, but am flushed with success. HOWEVER the...
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 2001 530d car will not start 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  could someone help me my 530d has a fault code le25 reluctoring system showing +car will not start i clear the fault code but it will not start +le code...
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 98 1.8 intermitent immobiliser problem 12 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  when i take key out of the ignition ot open the boot wiothout locking the car and then returnb to the car it sometimes fails to start for 10 mins or so...
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 08 3000 325D actual fuel consumption 19 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have now done just over 800 miles in my 325D auto. The OBC has consistently been indicating 37.1mpg. At the weekend I was able for the first time to...
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - Will my insurance go up 25 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Last year someone ran into the back my car. Her insurers accepted liability. My insurers described it as no fault accident on my part. My car was written...
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2001 330i - Hot starting issue 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, Friend has owned his 330 i coupe since new in 2001. Always started from both cold and hot without any issues. However lately, hot starting has meant...
• BMW 3-Series E36 conv (1994 - 2000) - 318 - logisitics of driving. 17 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just wondering the logistics of being able to drive an E36 convertible, 318, so only 115bhp. Thats the same power as a Focus 1.6. 20 with 2 years no claims...
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - snow chains v snow socks 27 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I am driving to down to Innsbruck next week on holiday and seeing as I have all season UK tyres, need snow chains which I believe are mandatory in some...
• Wing mirrors BMW 3 series 25 May 2007 (Forum)
  I had a slight accident in the car a few weeks which resulted in the wing mirror glass on the drivers side breaking. Got a replacement from wingmirror...
• Minor paintwork repairs 22 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Got my (nearly new) BMW unmarked like new 2 weeks ago. Parked in a multi-story car park, some dork has put a one inch vertical scratch on the door. Is this something I can fix myself? I know I can buy touch up paint from BMW or should I leave it for now, wait for some more damage and eventually take it to the local body shop?
• Expensive insurance 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  According to the Sun newspaper today some fellow named Rooney is being ripped off by the insurance companies. He has seven cars: BMW 645i insurance £16000 p.a. BMW X5, £16000 p.a. Merc. SLK £16000 p.a. Cadillac Escalade £18000 p.a. Audi TT £12000 p.a. Chrysler V8 £16000 p.a. Streetka Only £7000 p.a. Bit steep, hey!!! Presumably, he can only drive one at a time.
• Changing the oil On my new M5 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have recentley bought a 2000 (W) Reg BMW M5 Fitted with the 5.0 V8 Motor, I plan to change the oil recentley and was wondering if it was ok to use fully synthetic (Castrol GTX Magnatec) In these, or if there is a special Oil BMW Reccomend, I was told by a dealer \"Theyd get back to me\", Being a Peugeot Techinician for 20 years I dunno much else!!
• BMW 525D SE Touring - good deal 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  have been offered a 525d SE with 79K miles and fully loaded, on an 02 plate for 17K GBP. How long do these engines last ?- I only cover 7-8K per annum...
• BMW Computer 17 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  A mate of mine has got a 325i '86, fully loaded and owned from new. The computer has packed up once and been replaced with a s/h one. Now gone the same...