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Dave ... you are most helpful... thank you Glyn

Nice looking motor, don't forget, when driving in sport mode on auto you lose all engine breaking and can get out of shape very easily.

Afternoon Stephen Welcome to the Forum Most Relays are with the Fuse box but thats on the passenger side behind the Glove Box It could be the consumer relay that I think is behind the Instrument cluster Could it be something in the Ventilation system a flap control possibly Not really much help but difficult to diagnose without hearing just where its coming from Dave

Hi Glyn Early 2000's there were quite a few X5's that had issues with the Bluetooth Mike it is an easy swap (really plug and play) either the Bluetooth call couldn't be heard or answered or the caller couldn't hear you I would pop the cover off and have a look (the Mike is normally clipped into the drivers side above a grill replacement was about £15 from memory got mine from the well known Auction site 😁 Before parting with any "Hard Earned" you could try unplugging it first to see if it stops the noise. Another thought is the sun roof if you have one the motor is at the leading edge same thinking applies plull the plug see if it stops the noise Dave

I’m considering purchasing an X1 x drive 25e M sport 2020 model. 47 000 miles on clock only 2 computer registered service one at 8miles in 2020 one at 18 000 and that was 2022 . Nothing else through bmw but seller dealer (non bmw) is telling me that they may have had it serviced just not wiped off computer/have paper work. How detrimental if those services are missed and what would have been correct interval? tbis is a semi automatic/semi hybrid so assume more can go wrong? Would you go for it?

Dave ... my apologies...thank you for the friendly welcome ... Glyn

I have an annoying relay clicking noise from behind the instrument panel every time I get in to start up from cold. Any help on this one greatly appreciated.

Hi ,,, it's a crackling sound .. I think it's electrical but don't know. Re my phone ... I will try and turn it off to see if it makes a difference . Thanks

Hi I have a bmw 320 d m sport 2013 f30 which has always had a knocking sound from the front done all the usual things arms roll links shocker tops someone suggested front d bushes does anyone know the part number or where I can buy some Thanks

Morning Glyn Welcome to the Forum What kind of Buzz ? Vibration ? or Electrical ? The overhead console contains the Microphone for your Bluetooth connection feedback on the microphone could give a buzz or just loose wiring or clips behind the console could allow vibration Good Luck with the hunt Dave

Morning Trevor Welcome to the Forum I have only ever heard of this once before and not with BMW but with a Mercedes S class the owner was on the M6 3rd lane morning traffic and the car just braked to a stand still (Brown Trouser Moment). He turned off restarted and all seemed normal continued his trip to work. He reported it to Mercedes who said bring it in checked it over and found no fault? A month later he had a reoccurrance the only common denominator was Active Cruise Control which he was using on both occasions Ask your Dealer to check the Active Cruise Control sensors as you should still be covered by Warranty Good Luck Dave

i have a 2023 model x5 and we were travailing on a motorway in the 3rd lane at 70mph when the car just braked to a standstill. I would like to know if anybody has had this problem trevor

Frustrating buzzing noise in overhead console when driving ... familiar to anyone and any suggestions for fixing?

Morning Kieran Welcome to the Forum Try www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list good up to 2019 when BMW decided to make it subscription Put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model, then search the Front Axel section when you have the part numbers double click them and you will get a list of alternates the just Google and look for what you need Good Luck Dave

Morning Billy Welcome to the Forum When upgrading performance I have always increased the frequency of Oil Filter changes just to make sure everything stays in tip top condition As long as your not driving it at the max every second then I think you should enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning Jim Welcome to the Forum Try Disconecting the Battery for 20/30mins (Dealer Trick) to see if it resets then. If not you could have a faulty wheel sensor a Diagnostic check will tell you Dave

Hi all, Can anyone please direct me to the front shocks I need? Appreciate the help Kieran

I am wondering if it is worth it to get a stage 1 tune on a bmw 420 2019 f32 model, I have heard it makes them a lot more responsive and fun to drive but also that the 20i engines aren’t exactly built strong enough to be pushed that far as the stage 1 brings it to around 250bhp I believe. Do you think it’s worth it or is there any way you can strengthen the engine for the tune?

Tyre pressure Warning but won’t Reset, tyres checked all fine just won’t listen to me. !!!!

Hi, I am writing to provide you with an update regarding my recent experience in sourcing a flywheel for my 2017 330e, which may be of assistance to people encountering a similar issue. After extensive searching, I successfully purchased part number 3 on my list, as I was unable to find the initial part number 1 at a reasonable price. The part I acquired, designated #9454556, is a flywheel with 122 teeth and has only 17,000 miles of use, sourced from eBay. Recently, my mechanic attempted to replace the old flywheel, but we discovered a critical discrepancy—while the parts appeared identical visually, the number of teeth differed significantly. My old flywheel (part #1) has 145 teeth, whereas the new one (part #3) only has 122 teeth. This incompatibility prohibits correct functionality with the starter motor. Also, I'm not sure about part #2 but I have a feeling that it would be same as #3. Thus, I would recommend adhering to the specifications provided by realoem.com for optimal results. I have included some images for reference, which may provide clarity on the differences. Thanks,

I have a 73 plate 1 series reg in Jan 24' lower engine mount needs replacing 15000m ..not under warranty? This is not a good look for bmw I think. Anyone else have mount issues so early.?

Could anyone tell me the dimensions of a 2022 530e boot?

You may have to do some overtime with the scratch to take care of and a fine to pay 🤣 Enjoy the peace

The doors should polish out with a good t cut and paint pen…. The bonnet is deeply scratched… my wife got caught at 71 in a 60… going uphill in the diesel convertible… lord knows what it would have been in the X5. 😂 im now back at work, enjoying the silence!

Worse it wasn't her fault 🤣 Fingers crossed most of it will cover up with a good polish 🤣 By comparison I have a smooth life 😅 Dave