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Worn BMW suspension bushings: symptoms, causes and fixes
Worn suspension bushings are one of the most common reasons why an older BMW feels loose and imprecise. The symptoms, the typical weak points and how to restore the original driving feel.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 8 min readBMW tyre pressure monitoring explained: RPA, RDC and TPMS reset
BMW uses two types of tyre pressure monitoring: the indirect RPA system and direct RDC sensors. How each works, how to reset the system and what to know when changing wheels.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 5 min readBMW M2 F87 vs M2 G87: which M2 should you buy?
The compact M car in two generations: the playful F87 and the powerful G87. Engines, gearboxes, weight, technology and an honest answer to which M2 is right for you.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW 1M Coupé: the story of a modern classic
Built in limited numbers in 2011, the BMW 1M Coupé surprised everyone and became an instant classic. Its story, its technology and why collectors love it today.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW 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.
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