Buying a BMW - 320 or 328?

Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change to a petrol version, either a 320 or preferably...

Need a 4x4 with comfortable seats - what do you recommend?

Can you tell me which four-wheel drive vehicle has the most comfortable and pliable ride for a driver with back pain problems?

DMF failure on BMW 5 Seriesi - is this a common fault?

I purchased a used BMW 520d (F10, 2011 model) five months ago with 58k miles on the clock. Mileage is now 63k and have been advised that the dual mass flywheel is failing. The mileage appears to be low...

BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor problems

Regarding: www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/69825/bmw-318i---nox-and-cam-shaft-sensor-failure I too had a 318i (E91 Tourer) and had the same failure occur. I thought I should let you know that on my...

BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor failure

We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in the time that we have owned it - once in 2014 and...

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer problems

My BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is not two months old, but it has been blighted with problems. So far the dealer has investigated the collision warning camera/breaking warning three times but cannot solve...

2013 BMW 1/F20 N47 Diesel - what's wrong?

I have a 2013 BMW 116d. The timing chain was replaced under warranty roughy one year ago. The BMW garage has insisted that the new chain will not have the same problems as before, because they've installed...

BMW 530 diesel versus 520 diesel - go for the newer engine?

Congratulations on a great motoring column. I have a 520 manual diesel, which is 7 years old with 72,000 miles on the clock. Oil changes at 10,000 miles. No indications of the chain death rattle. Best...

Lexus IS250 or BMW 325i se?

Hi. I want to change by Fiesta Ecoboost for a very different type of car. I want a 6 cylinder petrol with an auto box. I've narrowed this down to a 2010 Lexus IS250 or a BMW 325i SE of the same age. Both...

What can I buy for £10k that's FUN?

Great website and I love reading your advice every week. Having spent far too much on a house extension, I can no longer buy the 981 Cayman I desire. I wonder what your thoughts are for fast manual...