I've googled extensively on my problems, and there seem to be many possible
causes, so I'm posting my symptoms here in case the combination rings any
bells.
1990 UK 520 with 168k miles, bought recently. Engine sounds great, exhaust

My 2000 BMW 3 series failed state inspection recently. The "service
engine soon" light is illuminated and the fault codes are P1250 and
P0441. It appears that the fault codes relate to the fuel cap and/or a
fuel evaporation circuit. BMW service was not able to fix it or

I have 1990 325i and I want to replace the tires. Does anyone have
experience with the Bridgestone RE950? Is thsi agood choice?

I recently purchased a 1972 BMW Bavaria for my first car and the tires are
whorn and for me to buy tires for it would be to expensive so i was
wondering if any one new if i could put a dirrent size wheel that are
cheap.  

I have a 2003 530i automatic that has a strange "thump" somewhere in
the rear.  The only recent change to the car was the installation of a
limited slip differential.  I don't believe it is related to the diff
change because it didn't occur until the diff had been in the car for

As subject really, does anyone have any experience of dealing with this
Company in Bristol (UK)?
Any other BMW specialist in the south west (Swindon to Bristol area)
worth considering?

I am getting ready to take my Roundels to the recycling center.  Would
anyone like them before I do so?  I think I have every one for the
last year or so (i still get them).
-Mark Feferman

I have a 1994 530i that I recently bought.  It's in great condition and
I have no qualms about it.  (Well, I'd rather have the CD changer in-
dash instead of in the trunk, but hey, it's still nice.)
One question I have is that there is a wiring harness that goes under

AutoWeek does a test/report on the 545 in this weeks issue and says it
remains the "king of mid-sized performance sedans". It is a "Peerless
Performer" according to them. It is "Still The Champ". And the article goes
on to accurately describe the driving experience in the car.

I've been reading various reviews, specifications for the 2.8L model in
different publications (online & in print) and there seems to be some
confusion with regard to the age (and UK Reg letter) of the very last 2.8L.
Also, "A face-lift in April '99 brought better insulation for ...

I own a 2000 bmw 323ci. i would like to know if their is an adaptor  from
DLC to OBDII connector? or if their is a way to run my OBDII scanning tool
on a DLC connector?

After 17 years of driving and only one speeding ticket, I've now
received two tickets in the four weeks I've had my new Z4 for doing
nine miles over the speed limit in both cases. Obviously, the Z4
doesn't have a huge amount of space in it, but I'd like to know if

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic shop for my 2000 540 E39?  thanks in
advance

How come all the engine problems with the M3 engine in the E46 series? I was
thinking of getting an early one now that they are hitting the $35,000 mark,
but all the recalls have me worried. I don't want to buy into a maintenance
hog - especially an expensive maintenance hog.

could any one recommend good honest mechanic for 1991 750iL around Natick,
Waltham, Framingham area in MAss.?