BMW 320i - belt or chain?

I'm looking at buying a 2009 BMW 320i ES saloon, it’s an auto with a full service history. I just have a couple of questions: Does it have folding rear seats? Does it have a cam belt or timing chain? I’ve...

Buying a new coupe - Audi TT or BMW 4 Series?

I want to buy a new diesel coupe. It must be exciting to drive, automatic and four-wheel drive. Also handy if I could get my golf clubs and trolley in the back. I quite like the Audi TT and 4 Series -...

What's the best car for a growing family?

My wife and I are expecting our first child and we currently a 2015 BMW 420d Coupe. The BMW is on a two year lease PCP ending June 2017. My two questions are 1. What would you recommend as a replacement? 2....

Which four-seater coupe would you recommend?

I'm after a used 'premium' coupe with a bit of 'oomph'. My budget is £15k. It must have four seats and be petrol-engined. Obvious choices are BMW 3 Series Coupe (very common), A5, C-Class coupe, but is...

Problem with used car bought privately - what are my rights?

My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid for a background check and everything seemed fine,...

Buying used executive car - 5 Series or XF?

I am looking to upgrade from my diesel Ford Mondeo and a 2012 BMW 5 Series or 2011 Jaguar XF are favourites. I want a refined, comfortable cruiser, with decent oomph, to cover the 15-18000 miles a year...

DPF issues with BMW 520d

I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil. Is there a fix for this problem? Also the BMW...

BMW X5 faults

I bought a used BMW X5 (E70) seven months ago as a main BMW dealer. Its been back twice to have work done under warranty. My headlamps have 'dark spots' where the xenons don't illuminate patches of the...

BMW servicing - every one or two years?

I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?

Dual mass flywheel failure on BMW 3 Series

The dual-mass flywheel has failed on my BMW 3 Series. The car is just three and a half years old and has 29k on the clock. My local dealer tells me it will cost £2500 to repair and BMW 'may' pay something...