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BMW E90 - what are the most common faults?

I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat tyres).

The vehicle has a full BMW service history and I plan to keep it for another three years. Are there any big expense issues that might arise in that time?

Asked on 28 May 2014 by TVR man

Answered by Honest John
See the E93 entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar, and also the E90 - E92 entries for a fuller picture. If keeping the car it would be wise to switch to 16-inch or 17-inch wheels and put more rubber between the rims and the road. (Make sure the 16s will fit around the front brakes.)

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