BMW stories · news · owners
The Blog
Stories, news and owner features from the BMW world — starting with the legendary M5 E60 and its V10.
Browse by category
Posts
213 postsBMW E90 325i buying guide: the straight-six 3 Series
The E90 325i offers a smooth straight-six at an affordable price. This buying guide covers the N52 and N53 engines, gearboxes, common issues such as oil leaks, water pump and bushings, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E60 530d buying guide: the six-cylinder diesel 5 Series
The E60 530d combines a strong six-cylinder diesel with a comfortable 5 Series. This buying guide covers the M57 engine, gearbox, Touring version, common issues such as swirl flaps, EGR and suspension, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW G20 330i buying guide: the modern petrol 3 Series
The G20 330i is the petrol all-rounder of the modern 3 Series. This buying guide covers the B48 engine, xDrive, M Sport, the 2022 update, common points to check and what to look for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW B57 diesel engine explained: the modern six-cylinder diesel
The BMW B57 is the modular 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel of modern BMWs. How it is built, the turbo versions, mild hybrid technology, reliability, common issues and maintenance.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW N57 diesel engine explained: the six-cylinder diesel
The BMW N57 is the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel behind many 330d, 530d, X5 and 7 Series models. The single, twin and tri-turbo versions, common issues and maintenance tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW iX explained: BMW's electric flagship SUV
The BMW iX is BMW's electric flagship SUV. Its versions, range and charging, Carbon Cage construction, interior technology and what to know before buying one new or used.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW X3 G01 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The G01 X3 is one of BMW's best-selling SUVs. This buying guide covers the petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and M Performance versions, xDrive, practicality, common points to check and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW X1 F48 buying guide: engines, gearboxes and what to check
The BMW X1 F48 is a practical compact SUV. This buying guide covers the petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines, front or all-wheel drive, gearboxes, practicality and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F20 1 Series buying guide: the rear-wheel drive hatchback
The F20 1 Series is a compact rear-wheel drive hatchback. This buying guide covers the petrol and diesel engines, the 2015 update, common issues such as timing chains and leaks, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0