Hi guys, looking at a nov 2012 118d coupe, 2010 120d coupe, both with about 50k miles, and a 2013 118d with about 70k, just wondering if timing chain issues are prominent on both coupes, I remember seeing something about post 2011 engines being alright, would appreciate any light being shed on...

Hi all, I've owned a BMW for 3 years now and I'm taking the plunge into the m-lite market as my PCP deal is up! I've been looking at m140i's around my budget and they all seem to be around the 3 years old / 30k miles mark. Is there anything I should be looking out for with these? Any...

Hello, Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. The 1 series came back from a service and MOT last week, but yesterday the ABS light and Traction Control lights are on the dash in yellow and the handbrake light is on and its red. I hadn't noticed any issues with driving until this...

Hey folks. So someone reversed into me (a friend!) and scraped the bumper and cracked the headlight. Apparently the headlight can't be fixed so need a replacement. My garage tells me John Clark BMW will sell me one for £762!!! NO WAY! Does anyone know where to source cheaper headlights other...

Hi, I have a manual gearbox 2008 120D model at 45k miles. It always had a rattling timing chain since I bought it at 22k miles but I was completely unaware of this notorious issue when I bought the car second hand 4 years ago. The car runs perfectly fine and I always disregarded the rattling...

Hi all, ive recently picked up a F20 118i as my second car, and is a massive upgrade from my previous car (seat ibiza 🤣). the car is definitely quite punchy, however i am considering modifying the car, with a few aesthetic modifications and most definitely a remap. the car at standard has...

Usually the sound from my front door speakers (both sides) sound muffled and don't work properly. But sometimes when I am driving they flicker on for a second, and then back off, sometimes they last longer. Usually it is just the left side that does this, but sometimes the right side will also...

Can anyone help please with this issue? Displays drivetrain fault on dash and Center screen, will not select any gears when it is running, if you hold the unlock button on the gear stick and go to select drive on start up it will go into drive, and slowly move forward, will not move at all in...

Hello, I’m looking for a BMW 1 series, 2015-2016, diesel, 1.5/2.0 ltr. Could I get some advice if I’m planning to keep the car for 5+ years with little repair expenses. Also any thing which I should look at closely before buying?

First post so don’t violate me pls but my 2005 120d loses power above 60MPH with the DSC (circle with triangle in it) flashing. I’ve read so many posts and everyone talks about rear speed sensors and reluctor rings but I’ve changed them both on both rear and left. Also changed the DSC pump as...

I have a 1 series F20 116i 2012 and when the engine is at running temperature there is a rumble/grinding noise when I hit around 2000-2500 rpm. I can accelerate through this and it goes about but happens through each gear at the same engine speed. It does feel like I have a slight lack of power...

My front wipers skip the first speed setting, but only when I'm moving - when parked they work as expected with no issues. The relay is good, surely this must be the switch playing up? Any ideas?

Hi there! I noticed recently having travelled home the front hood emblem of my car went missing. I've gone and bought a new one but it doesn't fit the model of BMW I have. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how I may be able to obtain a replacement. it's a BMW 118D SE 2012 plate I'll...

Hi all, one of my injectors decided to spring a leak today. Just wanted to know if it’s a diy job? I’ve done a bit of research but haven’t been able to find videos with my exact engine. Some people are mentioning coding the injectors, is that something I would have to do? Thanks

A couple of weeks ago i got a drivetrain warning come up on the car. It doesn't come and go it stays on the whole time and shows up as soon as you start the car. The coolant was low so i topped it up, before i did this i noticed on one cold start there was quite a bit of white smoke coming out...

First post here so I'm not sure if this is under the right section. Not a huge petrolhead so looking for an answer to this query. I had always previously been under the impression that using Sport mode would increase fuel consumption, but is this true in this case: 2019 BMW 118i M Sport Shadow...

Hi all Hoping someone can help me. I have to say im a bit of a novice but trying to sort this out myself. So i have a bmw 1 series e87 and the boot will not open via the badge boot lid or from the key (yes i have held down). I took the trim off to see if anythint blatantly obvious but to be...

Hi everyone (sorry for the essay) I’ve got an issue with my 2008 1 Series 116i M Sport (E81 I believe, 3 door hatch) that’s seriously driving me mad. I’ve had the car since February, bought with 80k miles, some service history (although nothing relating to this issue). I’ve browsed long and...

Hi All, I've been reading through but cant find a fix for what seems to be a common issue. My 118D has an intermittent fault whereby, I put the key in, clutch pedal down, push the start button and it just clicks. It'll start anywhere between the 2nd and the 20th time of pushing the start...

Sorry if this has already been asked but I couldn't see this anywhere. I've recently purchase my first bmw, it's a 2015 facelift 118i and coming from a punto means that I happy with the performance for the time being however I want to change the air filter to maybe a K&N one purely for the...