I'm just wondering how far could I have driven my 2008, E90, 320D last week, after my crank pulley failed? No damage was done but, as I did not have the knowledge, and, with electric steering, I chickened out and got recovered. Could I have driven the 20 miles home on the battery (it was...

Hey guys just a quick one, Are the BMW Z4's an expensive car to run in terms of mechanical failures, things going wrong etc are they known for breaking down? Recently purchased a Z4 but had to send back after head gasket went in the first week, would look at another one if they are generally...

Hi, i have had my 1997 328i coupe for over a year now and a while ago it started developing a problem where it would cut out. I took it to a garage and they replaced the cam shaft sensor which fixed it for a while and it completely stopped cutting out. A while after it started having a problem...

Goood afternoon BMW owners :) Hope all is well. I have currently purchased a Bmw E38 728 very nice full leather all the works, Now when I start it up from cold my fan spins like a crack head at a rave for a minute before it cuts out, is this normal? I very rarely hear or feel it kick in when...

Hi all. I’ve recently checked my smooth running values on my code reader and noticed that cylinder 5 is way out of tolerance. Also noticed the engine has a slight missfire and seems under power at times. Would this be a failing coil or injector. I’d be confident in changing the coil but id...

The car, 1998 318i auto transmission 1895cc E46 M43 engine. The engine is not firing on cylinders 2 & 3. No spark from cylinder 2 & 3 whatsoever. I have replaced the following: *The coil pack (Comes as a complete coil pack). *Spark plugs. *Camshaft Sensor. *crank sensor *DME Module & EWS...

Good Morning everybody. Last days I had a major failure to my E60 520D 120kW (M47N2) 161000 km mileage about DPF clogged and backpressure too high. While trying to solve the problem I did a bit of maintenance: 1. I've cleaned EGR valve 2. I've cleaned Throttle body 3. I've deeply cleaned DPF...

Hi all . Having a lumpy idle on my 318i.59k .plugged in a c310 scanner . Had a 30ea Denox cat sulphurised fault . No engine light . Smooth running values cylinder 1-4 were: 25.2, -27.5,40.9, -40. Are these within normal range ? Additional mixture adaptation 0.36 on 1&2. Multiplicative adaption...

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Hi guys, got an issue with my M54 3.0 So bear with me.. This is like clockwork always the same every day weather irrelevant. In the morning start the car all is perfect idle normal sounds great sits there ticking over with total obediance, then... After aproximately 2minutes of tickover she...

Hey everyone, My trusty 320d 100Kw has been running a little hot lately. The temperature gauge is supposed to sit right in the middle but its ever so slightly on the right side. I photo-shopped a picture of what it looks like here: The temperature doesn't go down when I put the heating on...

If you haven't yet bought GAP insurance for a car that you purchased up to a year ago, you're running out of time. From January 22nd onwards, we'll only be able to sell GAP insurance to cover a car that you bought up to 3 months in the past. If you've been delaying buying GAP insurance with...

Hello. I have a 2002 year BMW 318i (facelift, 141 horsepower), 200 000 km (about 125 000 miles) that has some issues. To explain in an understandable way I will make a little "timeline". Day 1 to day 3, where as day 3 is today. Day 1: Running 100 % well. I was out at night "drifting" around...

Hi, Can anyone tell me if the fan on the back of the CD/DVD CCC unit only runs when cooling is required, or is it supposed to run all the time? The CD drive works, and the DVD drive appears to work, but I'm in the process of replacing the laser lens to get Navigation working. With the cables...

Hello everyone, I'd really appreciate some ideas on how to diagnose this issue(s). Car: 2005 120D M47 engine. Issue: The car runs really rough (like a misfire) and creates lots of grey smoke from idle up to 2000 RPM, at 2000+ RPM it runs OK. A diesel engine specialist has tested all the...

Hi I have a 650i facelift model 57 place E64 convertible one of the day time running lights bulb has gone I have asked at the local motor supplies store and told it’s a whole unit like the X5 has anyone changed one or can tell me the bulb to get as the motor factor has none and dibn’t Seem...

Hiya, Ive had a search and come up with some culprits but just wanted a sanity check and order of exploration. Ive a remapped DPF deleted 335d which has been running perfectly for 2 to 3 years since being done. Recently Ive noticed a big puff of black smoke (with rich smell of fuel) when...

Ok guys just looking for some advice on how to cure my rough running e60.Its a 55 reg 525d auto with 75000 miles Since its been in my ownership i have had a light service of just oil,filter and air filter changed around 6 months ago followed by gearbox pan and oil change and 6 glow plugs and...