E-Class or 5 Series?

I need to buy a smarter second hand car for work to look more successful. I am considering an E-Class and a 5 Series - both diesel. I am tall and need a big boot but do not want an estate and fear the...

Clearing a 520d particulate filter

After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the sump? I now recognise that this is probably the...

BMW 530d gearbox problem

A friend bought a September 2008 BMW 530d M Sport automatic from BMW franchised dealer Bavarian Garages in Belfast in May this year. It has the optional sport automatic gearbox (including the shift paddles...

Winter tyres - what to do?

I have a 2006 56 model BMW 520 d SE Auto which I plan to keep for two winters. They are now on 225/50 run flats on 17 inch alloys. 1. Do I just fit same size and profile winter tyres on the same alloys?...

All weather/ Winter tyres for an E60 5 Series

Are there run-flat winter or all-weather tyres available from any manufacturers? If so, which brand would you recommend and would it be suitable to leave these tyres on all year round on a BMW E60 auto?...

New BMW 530d has 'characteristic noise' which garage can't or won't cure.

I have spent 12 months at my BMW dealer trying to get a problem cured on a new car. The engine resonates at about 1750 rpm in all gears. 1750 is about 70mph in top gear so motorway driving has to be done...

Capital of vents

I have been quoted over £80 by BMW for changing the air filter for the cabin for my 3-year old 530d. This seems a very high price for ensuring the cabin is free of smells and pollen so, unless there is...

Replacing an A4 Avant

Our Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI is unfortunately too small for us. We are considerg replacing it with a BMW 520d SE Touring. I have seen an April 2009 model in Deep Sea Blue with Black Leather and Business...

BMW battery bother

I have water leaking into the battery compartment of a 2006 BMW 525D. This caused a breakdown and major electrical problems which will cost me about £1,000. BMW have not identified the cause of the...

Replacement 4x4

I have a BMW 520D (2009) which averages 54mpg at 70 mph+. However I am looking to replace it, ideally with a 4x4. Budget up to £25k, either new or up to 6 months Old. Looking for good consumption and...