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BMW S85 V10 rod bearings: symptoms, causes and prevention
Rod bearing wear is the best-known weak point of the S85 V10. What causes it, how to spot it early and why preventive replacement is the smartest money an owner can spend.
M5 E60 · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW S50 and S52 engines explained: the six-cylinders of the E36 M3
The E36 M3 used different six-cylinder engines in Europe and North America. The BMW S50 and S52 explained: 3.0 and 3.2 litres, VANOS, known issues and maintenance tips.
Tech explained · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW drive belt: symptoms of wear and when to replace it
The BMW drive belt powers important engine accessories. What it drives, the symptoms of wear, tensioners and pulleys, why a broken belt can be serious and when to replace it.
Maintenance · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW break-in: how to run in a new BMW or M car
The first kilometres of a new BMW matter. Why the BMW break-in period is important, typical rev and speed limits, M car running-in checks, new tyres and brakes and mistakes to avoid.
Maintenance · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW S65 engine explained: the V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3
The BMW S65 is the high-revving V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3. How it is built, its link with the V10, power outputs, the GTS version, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M6 history: from the E24 to the F13 Gran Coupé
The BMW M6 has always been the grand touring M car. Its history from the E24 M635CSi to the V10 E63, the twin-turbo F13 and Gran Coupé, the M6 GT3 and how the M8 took over.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW turbo problems: symptoms, causes and how to protect your turbo
Turbochargers make modern BMWs fast and efficient, but they need care. The symptoms of BMW turbo problems, wastegate rattle, boost leaks, oil leaks and how to protect your turbos.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW wheel bearing noise: symptoms, causes and replacement
A worn BMW wheel bearing usually starts with a humming noise that rises with speed. The symptoms, how to tell it from tyre noise, the causes and what to know about replacement.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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The best first BMW M car: 7 choices for your first M
Choosing your first BMW M car is exciting. Seven smart choices, from classic straight-six M3s to the modern M2 and M Performance models, with the strengths and checks for each.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW E92 M3 buying guide: the V8 M3 and what to check
The E92 M3 is the only M3 with a V8. This buying guide covers the S65 engine, rod bearings, throttle actuators, manual or DCT, the three body styles and the checks to make before you buy.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW F10 M5 buying guide: the twin-turbo V8 M5 explained
The F10 M5 was the first turbocharged M5. This buying guide explains the S63 V8, the versions, the known issues, the gearbox and the checks to make before you buy a used F10 M5.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW Auto Start-Stop explained: how it works and why it stops working
BMW Auto Start-Stop switches the engine off when you stop to save fuel. How it works, why it sometimes does not work, the role of the battery and whether you can turn it off.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M car running costs: what it really takes to own an M car
Owning a BMW M car is a dream for many enthusiasts, but the running costs are higher than for a normal BMW. Where the money goes and how to plan a realistic budget.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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Why does my BMW use oil? BMW oil consumption explained
Many BMW owners are surprised when the car asks for a litre of oil between services. What is normal BMW oil consumption, what is not, the most common causes and how to measure it properly.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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Are BMWs reliable? An honest look at BMW reliability
Are BMWs reliable? The honest answer is that it depends on the engine, the age of the car and above all on maintenance. What decides BMW reliability and how to choose a good car.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW E46 M3 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E46 M3 is one of the most loved M cars ever made, with a high-revving straight-six and a great chassis. What to check before buying one: engine, gearbox, body, suspension and history.
M3 E46 · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 Touring history: the E34, E61 and G99 super estates
The BMW M5 Touring is one of the rarest and most loved M cars. The story of all three generations: the hand-built E34, the V10 E61 and the plug-in hybrid G99.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW manual vs SMG vs DCT vs Steptronic: M gearboxes compared
BMW M cars have used four main types of gearbox: manual, SMG, M DCT and M Steptronic. How each one works, how it feels to drive and what owners should know about reliability.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW 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.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 E39 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E39 M5 is one of the most loved BMWs ever: a 400 hp V8 with a manual gearbox in an elegant saloon. What to check, the common problems and how to find a good one.
M5 E39 · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M engine oil: viscosity, approvals and change intervals
The right oil is the cheapest insurance for an expensive engine. What viscosity numbers mean, why classic M engines use 10W-60, what BMW approvals are and how often to change the oil.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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Buying a used BMW M car: the complete checklist
An M car can be the best car you ever own or the most expensive mistake. A practical, step-by-step checklist for buying a used BMW M3, M4, M5 or M6.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M3 E46 vs M3 E92: straight-six or V8?
Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW VANOS explained: how variable valve timing works
VANOS is BMW's system for changing the camshaft timing while the engine runs. How it works, the difference between single and double VANOS, why M engines are special and which faults to watch for.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 generations: every M5 from E28 to G90 explained
Seven generations of the original super saloon: from the hand-built E28 to the 727 hp hybrid G90. Engines, power, years and the character of every BMW M5.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M3 generations: from the E30 to the G80 M3
From a homologation special with a four-cylinder engine to a 510 hp all-wheel-drive saloon and estate: the six generations of the BMW M3, explained.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 E60 vs M5 F10: which one should you buy?
The high-revving V10 or the effortless twin-turbo V8? An honest comparison of the BMW M5 E60 and F10 for people who want to buy one of them today.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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How to warm up a BMW M engine properly (and why it matters)
The way you treat a cold engine decides how long it lives. Why oil temperature matters, what the variable redline lights mean and the simple habits that protect a BMW M engine.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
M3 E46 · 17 Oct 2026
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BMW M3 E92: history, S65 V8, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E92 put a 420 hp V8 that revs to 8,400 rpm into an elegant coupé with a carbon roof. Its history, specs, common problems and a practical buying guide.
M3 E92 · 15 Oct 2026
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BMW drive belt: symptoms of wear and when to replace it
The BMW drive belt powers important engine accessories. What it drives, the symptoms of wear, tensioners and pulleys, why a broken belt can be serious and when to replace it.
Maintenance · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW break-in: how to run in a new BMW or M car
The first kilometres of a new BMW matter. Why the BMW break-in period is important, typical rev and speed limits, M car running-in checks, new tyres and brakes and mistakes to avoid.
Maintenance · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW S65 engine explained: the V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3
The BMW S65 is the high-revving V8 of the E90, E92 and E93 M3. How it is built, its link with the V10, power outputs, the GTS version, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M6 history: from the E24 to the F13 Gran Coupé
The BMW M6 has always been the grand touring M car. Its history from the E24 M635CSi to the V10 E63, the twin-turbo F13 and Gran Coupé, the M6 GT3 and how the M8 took over.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW turbo problems: symptoms, causes and how to protect your turbo
Turbochargers make modern BMWs fast and efficient, but they need care. The symptoms of BMW turbo problems, wastegate rattle, boost leaks, oil leaks and how to protect your turbos.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW wheel bearing noise: symptoms, causes and replacement
A worn BMW wheel bearing usually starts with a humming noise that rises with speed. The symptoms, how to tell it from tyre noise, the causes and what to know about replacement.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
The best first BMW M car: 7 choices for your first M
Choosing your first BMW M car is exciting. Seven smart choices, from classic straight-six M3s to the modern M2 and M Performance models, with the strengths and checks for each.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW E92 M3 buying guide: the V8 M3 and what to check
The E92 M3 is the only M3 with a V8. This buying guide covers the S65 engine, rod bearings, throttle actuators, manual or DCT, the three body styles and the checks to make before you buy.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW F10 M5 buying guide: the twin-turbo V8 M5 explained
The F10 M5 was the first turbocharged M5. This buying guide explains the S63 V8, the versions, the known issues, the gearbox and the checks to make before you buy a used F10 M5.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW Auto Start-Stop explained: how it works and why it stops working
BMW Auto Start-Stop switches the engine off when you stop to save fuel. How it works, why it sometimes does not work, the role of the battery and whether you can turn it off.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
BlogNew
BMW M car running costs: what it really takes to own an M car
Owning a BMW M car is a dream for many enthusiasts, but the running costs are higher than for a normal BMW. Where the money goes and how to plan a realistic budget.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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Why does my BMW use oil? BMW oil consumption explained
Many BMW owners are surprised when the car asks for a litre of oil between services. What is normal BMW oil consumption, what is not, the most common causes and how to measure it properly.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
Are BMWs reliable? An honest look at BMW reliability
Are BMWs reliable? The honest answer is that it depends on the engine, the age of the car and above all on maintenance. What decides BMW reliability and how to choose a good car.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW E46 M3 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E46 M3 is one of the most loved M cars ever made, with a high-revving straight-six and a great chassis. What to check before buying one: engine, gearbox, body, suspension and history.
M3 E46 · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M5 Touring history: the E34, E61 and G99 super estates
The BMW M5 Touring is one of the rarest and most loved M cars. The story of all three generations: the hand-built E34, the V10 E61 and the plug-in hybrid G99.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW manual vs SMG vs DCT vs Steptronic: M gearboxes compared
BMW M cars have used four main types of gearbox: manual, SMG, M DCT and M Steptronic. How each one works, how it feels to drive and what owners should know about reliability.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW 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.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M5 E39 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E39 M5 is one of the most loved BMWs ever: a 400 hp V8 with a manual gearbox in an elegant saloon. What to check, the common problems and how to find a good one.
M5 E39 · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M engine oil: viscosity, approvals and change intervals
The right oil is the cheapest insurance for an expensive engine. What viscosity numbers mean, why classic M engines use 10W-60, what BMW approvals are and how often to change the oil.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
Buying a used BMW M car: the complete checklist
An M car can be the best car you ever own or the most expensive mistake. A practical, step-by-step checklist for buying a used BMW M3, M4, M5 or M6.
Buying guides · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M3 E46 vs M3 E92: straight-six or V8?
Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW VANOS explained: how variable valve timing works
VANOS is BMW's system for changing the camshaft timing while the engine runs. How it works, the difference between single and double VANOS, why M engines are special and which faults to watch for.
Tech explained · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M5 generations: every M5 from E28 to G90 explained
Seven generations of the original super saloon: from the hand-built E28 to the 727 hp hybrid G90. Engines, power, years and the character of every BMW M5.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M3 generations: from the E30 to the G80 M3
From a homologation special with a four-cylinder engine to a 510 hp all-wheel-drive saloon and estate: the six generations of the BMW M3, explained.
History · 18 Oct 2026
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BlogNew
BMW M5 E60 vs M5 F10: which one should you buy?
The high-revving V10 or the effortless twin-turbo V8? An honest comparison of the BMW M5 E60 and F10 for people who want to buy one of them today.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
BlogNew
How to warm up a BMW M engine properly (and why it matters)
The way you treat a cold engine decides how long it lives. Why oil temperature matters, what the variable redline lights mean and the simple habits that protect a BMW M engine.
Maintenance · 18 Oct 2026
BlogNew
BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
M3 E46 · 17 Oct 2026
BlogNew
BMW M3 E92: history, S65 V8, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E92 put a 420 hp V8 that revs to 8,400 rpm into an elegant coupé with a carbon roof. Its history, specs, common problems and a practical buying guide.
M3 E92 · 15 Oct 2026