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52 postsBMW 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 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW i3 buying guide: batteries, range extender and what to check
The BMW i3 is a unique electric city car with a carbon fibre body. This buying guide covers battery sizes and range, the range extender, the i3s, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW diesel or petrol: which should you choose?
Choosing between a BMW diesel or petrol engine depends on how you drive. Fuel economy, short trips and the DPF, maintenance, purchase price, resale and city rules compared.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F10 520d buying guide: the diesel 5 Series
The F10 520d is a comfortable and efficient executive saloon. This buying guide covers the engines, gearbox, Touring version, common issues such as timing chain, EGR, DPF and suspension, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F30 320d buying guide: what to check before you buy
The F30 320d is one of the most popular used BMWs. This buying guide covers the N47 and B47 engines, gearboxes, xDrive, common issues such as timing chain, EGR and DPF, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E70 X5 buying guide: engines, issues and what to check
The E70 X5 is a spacious and capable used SUV. This buying guide covers the petrol and diesel engines, xDrive, the third row, common issues such as the transfer case, suspension and electronics, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readHow to import a BMW from Germany: a step-by-step guide
Germany has one of the largest used BMW markets in Europe. How to import a BMW from Germany: finding the car, checking history, inspections, payment, export plates, transport, customs and registration.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readHow to sell your BMW for the best price: preparation and safe selling
Selling a BMW well takes preparation. How to sell your BMW for the best price: preparing the car, documents, photos, pricing, private sale or trade-in, safe payment and removing personal data.
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