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Can I remove my DPF?
As the owner of a 2011 520D BMW touring automatic I only do about 5000 miles a year mainly City driving. I see advertisements for removal of DPF, is this a solution to avoid impending major problems?
Asked on 20 February 2012 by greencastle

It's actually illegal. Became an MoT failure in January.
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