Author: NickDE Subject: New Forum members introduce yourself here Posted: 22 Apr 2024 at 6:56pm Welcome ! I will see you at SCITP ..read more

Author: Owdgit Subject: New Forum members introduce yourself here Posted: 20 Apr 2024 at 7:21pm Hi, I have a 2010 Z4 E89 and am based near Warrington Cheshire. Going to the Newby Hall SCITP and the Oulton Park meeting ..read more

Author: Norrie Subject: new engine specs Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 7:52pm You beat me then I only managed 32K worth of warranty work on my B7 ..read more

Author: Reiver Subject: INPA / ISTA+ Posted: 17 Apr 2024 at 10:18pm I have INPA & ISTA+ which work fine on my 2008 E93. However, I can't get either to work on my friends 2007 E83 X3. Neither application will recognize the X3. Even manually entering the chassis number doesn't work. Do I need some specific data files for the E83 ? We have fitted a passenger seat occupancy bypass but still have the airbag light on. Any suggestions ..read more

Author: Norrie Subject: new engine specs Posted: 16 Apr 2024 at 3:43pm If you had BMW Assured warranty the dealer will claim their costs against that insurer. They have to supply full parts and engine number details and they can give you a print out of it with redacted costs if you ask. I got this for my car from a main dealer when I had a supercharger replaced ..read more

Author: davetherave Subject: new engine specs Posted: 16 Apr 2024 at 3:26pm I have just had a replacement engine fiited by BMW for my M6 under warranty.  I would like to try to find out the specific specs of it from it's engine number, ie what itteration of   engine this is/manufacture date/general specs etc.   I cant look it up on regular sites as the engine number is not like any I have seen for my car,ie the S63B44Tx etc. My new on on V5C is 0627NL** which doesnt compare to any of the codes I can find. Tried asking BMW UK customer services but they just came back with ..read more

Author: Norrie Subject: BMW oil & filter Posted: 11 Apr 2024 at 9:23am If you are changing them yourself the Eurocar parts on line a far cheaper. I think I got 10 litres of shell OW 30 for about 8.75 a litre. I use Motul now and there is a club discount code if you buy oil direct from them ..read more

Author: rpennington Subject: BMW oil & filter Posted: 10 Apr 2024 at 9:18am Hi I have an f30 335d that requires an oil service, my local bmw dealer wants about £270 + depends on what the key says after being read although the Idrive says oil service. What make of oil & filter does bmw dealers use as i don’t want to be paying £22.62 for filter & £21.50 a litre for oil. I know that the oil is LL04 0W30 & that i need 7 litres. Any recommendations on where to buy these from. Thanks for your help & replies. Rich  Edited by rpennington - Yesterday at 9:28am ..read more

Author: Steve Subject: shows/events 2024 Posted: 09 Apr 2024 at 11:15am A full list of shows is now available by emailing Phil Pinnington who will mail you a copy of the list if requested.  The region will be attending around 20 shows this year and details of how and where to book tickets is included on the list.  You can email Phil at midwales@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk ..read more

Author: Emmanuel Subject: E24 M635csi S38 mileometer Posted: 07 Apr 2024 at 7:11pm Greetings everyone hope you and yours are well and your rides are rolling.  My mileometer has stopped working and I gather I need new gears. I've sourced 2 manufacturers of the gears but they both require the 3rd gear tooth count. Has anyone on here done a mileometer and thus know the tooth count please? I've asked many experts without success; naturally I know they can be counted manually, but it would be great if someone could save me the trouble. E24s forever.  Emmanuel  ..read more