Age or mileage?

Which is better - 08/09 BMW 320 diesel auto with 100,000 miles for £8-10,000and fsh or a 06/07 320 diesel auto with 50,000 miles for the same amount from a franchised dealer?

Rain damaged electrics on BMW

Please advise other BMW E91 owners. I own a 330d Tourer, 55 plate, although the same issue exists on earlier models (You Tube shows an earlier 735 with the same problem). Recent heavy rain fall resulted...

Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox?

I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability. Looking at the BMW website, there appear to be some...

The satnav in my BMW X3 doesn't accept seven digit postcodes - why?

I took delivery of a new BMW X3 in September 2011. I specified the wide screen satnav package at around £2500 and, as I had experience of using portable TomTom satnavs (with great satisfaction) for nearly...

What should I do about rusty hubs?

Bought a 2011 Z4 five weeks ago from main BMW dealer 75 miles away. Car has been back to local main BMW dealer once to install trim screw covers missing from door handles, also to investigate and fix vermin...

BMW swirl flap failure

Have you had many complaints about swirl flap failure which usually results in catastrophic engine damage? BMW of course does not admit there is a problem, but a visit to Google>BMW swirl flaps tells otherwise. Owners...

Tyres for BMW X3

I am considering buying a used X3 but have been told that all 4 tyres must be changed at the same time, every time. Something to do with 4wd transfer box (?). I find this very strange - but is it true.

BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant

I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either a 12/18 month old 320D Touring or (from DriveTheDeal)...

Buying new car - can you recommend something?

Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar sized new cars with fully automatic petrol 2 litre...

High Mileage BMW - is this a good idea?

I will be travelling 250 miles per day on a new job Epsom to Coventry. My local garage has a BMW 520d M sport touring diesel 55 reg 143K miles at £ 7695. It looks in good condition. Is it a good deal...