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230 postsBMW Z3 M and Z4 M: the M roadsters and coupés explained
Two generations of small, two-seat M cars with straight-six engines, including the unusual Z3 M Coupé. Their history, engines and what makes them attractive today.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW 8 Series E31: the V12 grand tourer of the 1990s
With its wedge shape, pop-up headlights and V12 engine, the E31 8 Series was BMW's technological flagship of the 1990s. Its story, versions and what to know before buying one.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW Art Cars: the story of rolling art since 1975
Since 1975 famous artists have turned BMW racing and road cars into works of art. The story of the BMW Art Car collection, from Calder and Warhol to Koons.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readIconic BMW M colours: the paints that defined each generation
Some BMW M cars are remembered as much for their colour as for their engine. The most iconic BMW M colours, the cars that made them famous and how colour affects value.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readHow to read a BMW VIN: decode your car's identity
The 17-character VIN is the fingerprint of every BMW. How to read it, how it shows a genuine M car, where to find it and what a VIN decoder tells you before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Valvetronic explained: how BMW engines breathe without a throttle
Valvetronic lets BMW engines control their power with the intake valves instead of a throttle. How it works, why it saves fuel, which engines use it and what can go wrong.
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BMW battery registration: why a new battery must be registered
On a modern BMW, changing the battery is not just a swap. Why the car must know about its new battery, what happens if it does not, and how to choose and register the right one.
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BMW cooling system problems: causes, symptoms and prevention
The cooling system is one of the most common weak points of older BMWs, and overheating can destroy an engine. The parts that fail, the warning signs and how to prevent problems.
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How to wash your BMW and protect the paint the right way
Most swirl marks come from washing the wrong way. A step-by-step guide to washing your BMW safely, protecting the paint and caring for special finishes like matt Frozen paint.
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