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The Latest BMW Problems
Noise when clutch is pressed

Hi, whilst driving around I've noticed that once the car has become warm I start getting a creaking / squealing noise when I change gears up or down. on inspection at the garage, he says it nothing to worry about, something about plastic ru...

1999 BMW 3 Series 318 se
Posted: Sep 16, 2010
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Rear Disc

I have been told that the rear disc is gone in my BMW. The garage has told me it has effectively collapsed into itself and will need to be reconditioned. Is this a common problem? What might be the cause of it? I only have the car 11 mo...

2005 BMW 3 Series coupe 318 sport
Posted: Sep 14, 2010
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Engine

when start from cold the engine roars not going thew the exhaust rev it a bit then goes thew the exhaust goes quiet

2002 BMW X5 4.4l petrol and lpg
Posted: Sep 10, 2010
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Feel like the choke not working

when i start the car when it cold its very slugish

2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9
Posted: Sep 9, 2010
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Fuel problem

leak off test done was ok

2004 BMW 3 Series 318des
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
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Fuel problem

car will start runs approx 20-30 secs then stops will restart with a lot of cranking only to do the same. Had the injectors tested ok.Computer diagnostic says low fuel pressure any advice would be very much appreciated Thanks

2004 BMW 3 Series 318 d es
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
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Rear tailgate

could someone please tell me what the right rear gas tailgates struts please,one of them keeps jumping out,just dont want to buy the wrong ones. thanks

2001 BMW 3 Series 325 compact
Posted: Aug 30, 2010
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Rear wipers

can anyone help with my rear wipers are not working at all,anyone any ideas how to fix it..thanks

2001 BMW 3 Series 325t1 compact
Posted: Aug 27, 2010
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Not going to sleep

not going to sleep the battery drains

2002 BMW X5 4.4l petrol and lpg
Posted: Aug 23, 2010
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Right front wheel scraping fender

Hi. At speeds above 120kph, a loud scraping sound is generated that looks like my right front wheel is hitting the right front fender. Thanks for your help!

1996 BMW 7 Series
Posted: Aug 17, 2010
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Every time it rains water collects on all four of the sils under each door

Every time it Rains water is collecting on all four sils,bought the car about 2 months ago so was unaware of the problem when i purchased it.I'm sure it's something to do with either the rubber seal on the outside of the door frame or the i...

2001 BMW 3 Series 325 se
Posted: Aug 15, 2010
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Gear Box

Hi, I have a BMW 3 Series (e46) automatic. I have had recent problems with the gear box, after getting it changed 3 times, the problem of the car is that it revs highly and the amount of power available is limited. The problem started of...

2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0 Ci Auto
Posted: Jul 17, 2010
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Central locking not working

yesterday i changed my indicator bulb my ignition was on and now my central locking doesnt work the frunt will only work on the key and the back wont open at all wats my problem !!! and how do i fix it

1996 BMW 3 Series 316i
Posted: Jul 10, 2010
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Wont start

low on diesel would not start after stopping put £10 in.still wud not start, outtake on pump,pumps fuel 1 injetter had bubbles and bit of diesel cum out but not a lot still wont start why?

2002 BMW 5 Series 525d se auto
Posted: Jul 6, 2010
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Fast flashing left indicators

Sometimes whern I indicator left the indicators flash fast as if a bulb has blown but no bulbs have blown. Sometimes it will flash fast and then flash normally and sometimes it will flash normally. Does this sound like a bad earth and if so...

2000 BMW 3 Series 316
Posted: Jul 2, 2010
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Only goes 40mph and smoke coming out of exhaust

the car does not gho more than 40mph and is throwing white smoke out of the exhaust

2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0 manuel
Posted: Jul 1, 2010
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Chugging

new to this so here go;s my 95 e36 318is bmw has started to chugg in first gear, but drives fine in every other gear. any help would be great

1995 BMW 3 Series 318is
Posted: Jun 30, 2010
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Hatchback

hatch back keeps on openen on its own

2002 BMW X5 4.4l petrol and lpg
Posted: Jun 13, 2010
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Blower

hi the main problem is the fan for the blower it doesnt matter what setting its on it just seems to come on when it feels like it this has been happening for the past year but not bothered to find out the problem but it gets quite annoyi...

2000 BMW 3 Series 316i SE 1.9 manual
Posted: Jun 11, 2010
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Right rear wheel

hi the right rear wheel makes a loud clunking noise when moving the faster you go the faster the noise gets i have had the wheel off but not seen anything was wandering if anyone knows what it might be, also when you get to about 30 or 4...

2000 BMW 3 Series 316i SE 1.9 manual
Posted: Jun 11, 2010
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