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21 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 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 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW X3 M40i explained: the straight-six performance SUV
The BMW X3 M40i combines a straight-six with SUV practicality. The B58 engine, xDrive and M Sport differential, practicality, how it compares with the X3 M, running costs and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M440i explained: coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé
The BMW M440i is the straight-six M Performance version of the 4 Series. The engine, drive options, coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé, comfort, how it compares with the M4 and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW 335i buying guide: the E90, E92 and E93 with N54 or N55
The BMW 335i made turbo straight-six power popular in the 3 Series. This buying guide covers the E90, E92 and E93, N54 vs N55, xDrive, known issues, tuned cars and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M135i explained: the four-cylinder all-wheel drive hot hatch
The BMW M135i is a compact hot hatch with a four-cylinder turbo and xDrive. The engine, all-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, how it differs from the M140i, driving feel and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M550i explained: the V8 M Performance saloon
The BMW M550i combines a twin-turbo V8 with xDrive and the comfort of the 5 Series. The engine, performance, comfort, how it compares with the M5, running costs and buying tips.
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How to tow a BMW safely: tow eye, automatic gearbox and xDrive
Towing a BMW the wrong way can damage the gearbox or xDrive system. Where the tow eye is, how to tow an automatic or xDrive BMW, the electric parking brake and when to use a flatbed.
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