Today I phoned my local BMW agent for an oil change on my X 5. I put
less than 5K miles a year, I do an extra oil change (before the
inspection lights  come on). The earliest date they could give me in
September 28, that is more than a month away...I realize oil change is

2000 540 Auto tourer. 82K but hardly used now because of disability issues.
It is in good nick with all the goodies sat/nav TV climate control etc. I
will sell for £8K but I will consider taking a VW T4/5 van in exchange cash
either way. Ipswich Suffolk UK

OK, I bet there is a simple way to open the doors when the battery is dead..
anyone know how?
I have the window down about 2", tried a coat hanger pulling up on the
lock.. no-go.. seems like it's being held down.

Hi All. Is there an inspection "port" or similar so that I can check the
fluid level of the differential gear? TIA

So I had my rotors and pads changed about a year ago and everything
seemed good.  I dont beat on the car so I dont think there is a issue
with me bending the rotors since they were changed or anything like
that.  So I dont think its related to the brakes.  However when Im

Our friend DerTuner just caught this facelifted BMW 3 Series wagon in Germany. If you look closer to the front you will see a night vision system integrated in an M3 front bumper. Strangely this doesn't seem to be an M3 model considering the hood and side fender are standard. To ...

Does anyone know what the latest GPS Map CD is, and when the release for the
next one might be?

I have recently sold my beloved 2004 M3 Coupe and am now in the market
for a current shape 5 series (4 doors, bigger car etc, etc).  I can't
decide if the M5 is worth the extra over a 535?
Of course the M version is a lot different car but when it comes down

I believe that the front upper strut tower bearing (passenger side) in
my e36 are shot.  I had whole new supsension put in (arms, bushing
(both control and rtb's), struts, shocks), but forgot to tell my guy
to put in new strut bearings.  Now I am getting that knocking and

I know most 3-series have leatherette, aka vinyl.  I'm in the marker for a
330 Coupe...but just the mention of vinyl cheapens it.  What's the general
opinion of leatherette/leather ??
Thanks

Hello BMW owners!
I have a BMW 323i, 1999.  No CD player there, but of course, an option
for CD changer which located in the trunk area.
Is there any products that I can easily hook up an MP3 player to my

I've recently bought a 1998 E36 coupe with heated, electric door mirrors.
I have quite a narrow garage and wondered if the mirrors would fold flat
against the side of the car.
They look as if they should but I don't want to force them.

I have a 2003 745i and have already upgraded the DVD Mk 4  to theV31
and have the 2008-1 DVD but as I expected no Postcodes.
Do you have a solution? Is there a DVD with speed cameras and full 7-
digit UK postcode search. It would make the software so much more

could some one tell me how to cancell check brake linings on dash board x5
desiel thank you

Hi...
First, the specs: 1996 318iC (E36) with manual soft-top. I've owned it
since ~2005.
Recently the storage compartment lid has stopped working. When the