How to check the history of a used electric BMW before buying?

The vehicle’s history is crucial information for any buyer of a used electric car. In addition to publicly available data about the model and what the seller presents, it’s worth consulting experts. Read our advice before you buy an electric car.

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Body vibration and disturbing sounds at 100 km/h in a BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have this phenomenon in my BMW that at speeds around 100 km/h there are disturbing noises like “bow, bow”. In addition, when accelerating between 1500-2200 rpm, there are body vibrations. What is the reason for such problems? How to solve it?

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Power problems and Power Module A158 error in BMW – how to solve it?

BMW driver question – vehicle wake-up and error A158

Power Module (Power Module) very often throws an error: A158 – battery disconnection (closed circuit current). After turning off the engine, the car is active for about an hour. This can be seen from the illumination on the side of the armrest of the seat panel. After this time, the power module cuts everything off.

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Faulty batteries in BMW hybrids – how do I know if I’m at risk of fire?

BMW’s Service Action covers some 27,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The action is due to faulty high-voltage batteries that can cause a vehicle fire during external charging.

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Problems with remote keyed BMW opening and closing – how to fix it?

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BMW driver question – the key remote does not open the car

In my car, the remote control does not close and open the doors remotely. Opening and closing with the arrowhead of the driver’s door and the button from the cabin works properly. The radio works properly. Antenna module checked by ECUDoctor in Myslowice.

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Problems with washer, engine and rear axle in BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a series of problems with the headlight washer and strange noises in the rear of the car and in the engine. I describe the details below and ask for technical support.

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The problem of misfiring ignitions in BMW – how to fix it?

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BMW driver’s question – why do I have uneven engine operation?

My car on a cold engine at idle vibrates, and the revs drop gently below 800. The whole car trembles, as well as the gear stick. After driving about a kilometer, the car when it warms up a bit, starts to run evenly. The engine icon lights up.

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Smell of oil in the cabin – BMW with automatic transmission

BMW driver’s question – Why do you smell the oil after the change?

On my own, I performed an oil change operation on the automatic transmission in my BMW 5 F10. However, I still have a problem with a noticeable oil smell in the cabin.

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Faulty electrical system in BMW 5 and 6 – how to check if I am at risk of fire?

BMW AG has announced that a certain group of 5-Series and 6-Series vehicles have a defect in the form of a faulty plus wire connector. In extreme cases, this defect can lead to a vehicle fire even when parked with the ignition off.

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BMW engine fuel pump and ignition problems – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question about engine ignition problems

For some time now I have a problem with starting the car after a long stop – for example, after a night out. The fuel filter was replaced, but the fault still remains.

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