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5 postsBMW E53 X5 buying guide: the original BMW SUV
The E53 X5 was the first BMW SUV and is now an affordable modern classic. This buying guide covers the engines, all-wheel drive, the 2004 facelift, common issues and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E83 X3 buying guide: the first X3 explained
The E83 X3 was BMW's first compact SUV. This buying guide covers its petrol and diesel engines, xDrive, the 2006 facelift, common issues and what to check before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E39 5 Series buying guide: the modern classic saloon
The E39 5 Series is a respected modern classic. This buying guide covers the six-cylinder, V8 and diesel engines, the Touring, common issues such as cooling, VANOS and V8 timing guides, 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.
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BMW swirl flaps explained: the diesel intake issue and how to deal with it
BMW swirl flaps improve combustion in diesel engines, but older designs could fail and damage the engine. What they do, the engines affected, symptoms and safe solutions.
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