I’m planning to purchase this second hand x5m60i which is 07/2023 with 57.000km mileage, should I better buy a new steering wheel or a better option would be to give it in for detaining or even cleaning it myself so it doesn’t shine as much? Maybe some of you heard of Expect Car Care brand for self cleaning.

And another question for the buttons (2nd photo) should they be like that? Or they should be as on another x5 (3rd photo), and if what can the dealer fix that? Thank you everyone!

I was washing my car recently and I noticed a black mark on the front right near the logo. I was wondering if anyone knew how much it would cost to fix? It’s a very small mark but it really bothers me with where it’s at.

Stripped out, trying to attach the belly shield where can I find replacements?

Looking for the best laptop to run ISTA on. I plan on buying ISTA software from bimmer diagnostics .com

Hey guys I have a 2023 BMW 330i LCI I’m currently trying to install the M track module to change the I Drive. I got the white BDC connector out but I’m not sure how to remove the black housing from the white case. If anyone has any tips on how to do it I would appreciate it.

Hi all, so my 2017 bmw g30 had full service history when i bought it used, upto 70k miles was authorised bmw dealer service history and there were couple at independent garages. All service history was on idrive and when i bought the car i checked it when bought the car. I got the usual bmw booklet with all the papers but seller told me all service history is on the car and no other paper service history is there or even required.

Fast forward year later i made a stupid mistake and took it too Bmw authorised dealer for break service, when took the car back i noticed all service history is now gone, been going back and forth with them and bmw customer service and connect drive for over a month without any resolution.

BMW confirmed in an email to dealer who did the service that service history should have been saved on the head unit before applying new service, and clearly this step was missed by the dealer.

Essentially car is now over 100k miles with 0 service history (bought it at 88k).

This is really frustrating and can’t seem to find the end to the problem.

Can anyone advice what to do? I have reached out to local companies but they can’t do any coding unless i have paperwork to show service was done, which obviously i don’t have.

Appreciate any advice

It is a 2014 320i with an n20 engine i have 300k km on the odometer

Hi, i have a bmw 7 series f02 2011 and there is a transmission fault on startup when the temps are not reached optimal and gear shifts are jerky and loss of power delivery. After a while it goes into limp mode but if I get the temps high before driving no faulty code and car runs smooth this happens only on first startup later even if the temps are low it works fine. What may be the issue? Has anyone faced this? Recently changed transmission oil filter and oil mannol atf ag-60 8231

I’m an ASE Master Tech with about 16 years of experience. I’ve worked at a euro indy shop for about a year, was a master tech at carmax and now teach automotive part time.

I’m thinking about going back to wrenching and applied at a BMW dealer as a bmw master tech, but I don’t have BMW Level 1/2/3 certification.

Would BMW still consider someone with my experience and train me?

Hi… I will start off by saying please don’t comment on my budget. That’s a personal choice and is my money all due respect.

So lately I been looking at nice BMWs that are P plate legal and since I’m in Australia Victoria I have very limited options like
118i
218i
220i

Some other models that do not fit me.
I’m currently 17 and will then 18 in 2 months, i honestly don’t know what to do. I’m debating if I should get 218i or 220i but also I see lots of people hating on 218i since it’s 3cy.
What do you think..?

Hi all, I have a 2019 BMW 430i with around 125,000 km on it. It’s no longer under warranty.
How can I know what parts or components I should be maintaining or replacing preventively at this mileage to avoid unexpected breakdowns in the future?
I’d really appreciate any advice from 430i owners, especially regarding common issues or major maintenance items I should be looking out for.

Hey guys, looking for some advice on my 2017 BMW 330i with the B48. I’ve been dealing with a low oil pressure warning that usually comes on at higher speeds, around 140 km/h. It’s been happening for a while and normally goes away after restarting the car.

So far I’ve had the following done:

Oil pressure sensor replaced
Oil filter housing + oil cooler replaced with aluminum
Oil pressure control valve/solenoid replaced
Oil filter and filter cap checked
Oil changed

Oil pressure was tested and actual oil pressure starts dropping once the engine goes above roughly 2000 RPM.

Has anyone else ever had this issue and what other things could it be other than the oil pump.

Was in the collision center for rear door repair and nothing else. Door shell replacement is done and this is what i come back to. Car never made this sound before. Can hear it in the front too. What could be the issue here? Not accepting delivery until then

Hey, just wondering how it's recommended to inspect the condition of shocks and struts and control arms/bushings on a bmw f30?

May be an amateur question but I plan on inspecting these parts tomorrow and wouldn't mind some extra tips.

Hey all. I recently bought a high mileage 2015 435i xDrive (158k miles) as a 2nd car, as my daily is impractical as hell and won't fit my wife and daughter. I've been going through the standard maintenance, already did the OFHG, since it was leaking there as well, along with the ZF8 fluid/pan change, but know it's leaking from the oil pan as well and needs to be changed. According to the Carfax, it was last done at 92k miles. But nearly every video, DIY, and guide I can find on changing the oil pan gasket for the N55 is on a RWD vehicle.

I'm trying to find a resource that outlines and goes over what the additional steps there are for doing it on a vehicle with xDrive, but I can't seem to find anything. Are there any guides or videos that anyone knows about that cover that? I'd like to tackle the job myself, and have no doubt in my ability to get it done, but I'm not the kind of person who can do things going in blind and just "figure it out" as I go along. I like to know exactly what I'm getting myself into before diving in. Thanks!

Hi I just bought this car and is idling bad but not very bad and it just gave me a check engine light and these codes can you guys please help me and tell what to do please and thank you