BMW F30 (316d) timing chain failure

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since that...

BMW X1 veering to the left

In late June 2012 I purchased a new BMW X1 from a local BMW dealer. Right from day one I noticed a slight pulling to the left and just thought it must be the road surface. As the weeks went by the problem...

BMW 1 Series engine seizure - what are my options?

I own a 2009 BMW 1 Series 118i petrol (chassis E87, engine N43). I have covered just over 40,000 miles and the engine has seized. The crux of the matter is now with BMW UK Customer Services, who say they...

BMW X3 suffering from exsessive tyre noise

I drive a BMW X3 (registered 2011) with Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flat tyres, which I find very noisy, can you suggest a quieter tyre for this vehicle?

High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell?

I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity of the car as it is making a “chuff, chuff”...

BMW 3 series automatics

The BMW 3 series has an automatic transmission and a sports automatic transmission on most models. The sports is about £250 extra, not much on the price of the car. Reading the blurb on the BMW website...

What's the target price for a new BMW 6 Series?

I am considering a BMW 640D Grande Coupe M sport. It seems to have all of the options I want as standard and looks really nice. What would a target price be?

Airbag warnings stickers- can I remove them?

My new BMW 4 Series Convertible has airbag warning stickers on both sides of the passenger visor, which I find to be a distraction. Can I remove them? Or can I order and fit a left hand drive drivers visor,...

Are rear-wheel drive cars rubbish in the winter?

We're looking at buying a newish (2-3yr old) sporty car and we've been looking at BMW 1 Series, specifically the 116 or 118. All good so far however given that BMWs are all rear wheel drive my wife is...

Buying a used BMW - M3 or M5?

I am looking for a second hand BMW M3 or M5. I only do about 8000 miles a year and I fancy something with four-doors and some speed when required. I am looking at something maybe 4-5 years old, but would...