Our experience is that older BMWs suffer problems with things like the plastic fittings on the engine, the plastic radiator tanks etc. that can add up to a sizeable sum of money when you have to ...

The problem with the N47 diesel engine dates back to 2007. There are plenty of overseas reports of the timing chain failing, as yours has done. Deal directly with BMW head office and seek some support ...

For 36 years now, the BMW 3 Series has profited more than almost any other model series from its fascinating drive technology. During a period spanning five generations, BMW 3 Series engines have time ...

Tuning is today a multi-million dollar business that is thriving more and more thanks to the turbocharging trend that is taking over the car making business. Doesn’t make sense? Let me explain.

The 320d Efficient Dynamics saloon has a number of changes over the standard car, all in the interests of lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Thanks to these, it emits just 109g/km of CO2 and ...

The 1980s were a time of change at BMW. The company's first ever station wagon, the 3-Series Touring E30 appeared on the horizon. In that same period, the first all wheel drive option on a BMW debuted ...

BMW will introduce a new mild-hybrid diesel engine in the 320d, reducing its CO2 emissions from 110g/km to 105g/km (NEDC correlated). The powertrain is already fitted in the 520d, where it delivers a ...

BMW's 3 Series: it’s been with us since 1975. Back then it was the size of a Cruze, now its dimensions are a near match for the Commodore. And back then it was among the first of a new breed of ...

Timing chain. But lots of reported problems with the N47 engine and its chain. If the car has made it to this age then it's probably fine (most issues occurred in the first few years of ownership).

Thank you, BMW, for making me feel really old. A roomful of journalists at the launch of the new 3-Series were shown a video presentation of the entire history of the car going back to the original ...