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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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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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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Defective Takata airbag in BMW – how to check if I am at risk of explosion?

Modern cars have been equipped with airbags (AirBag) as standard since 1973. They are designed to protect the driver and passenger from the effects of a crash or collision. In subsequent years, side airbags, known as curtain airbags, were also introduced, and in premium plasa cars (such as BMW) even airbags for rear passengers.

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Discharging battery in BMW after replacing lights with newer ones – how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question – battery problems after replacing headlights

I own a 2000 BMW E39 and decided to change the headlights to those used in the “facelifted” version of the same model. Since then, problems with the battery discharging began. Despite the fact that it is new. Earlier I also regenerated the alternator. What is the reason for such problems?

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Vibration of BMW cars with N63 engine – what is the reason and how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question – vehicle vibration with the N63 engine

I own a BMW with an automatic transmission. After warming up the car, I feel the vehicle vibration, but not on the steering wheel. After taking my foot off the accelerator and during braking, when I switch to N mode, the vibration stops. What is the reason for this behavior of my car?

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Spontaneously fired pyrotechnic clamps in a BMW – is this a common occurrence?

BMW 525i M Sport

BMW driver question

A few days ago, while stopped at traffic lights, the pyrotechnic clamps in my BMW spontaneously fired. In addition, airbag errors appeared.

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The durability of the valve train on the BMW E60 – when does it need to be replaced or repaired?

BMW E60 driver question about timing chain

I am the owner of a BMW E60. The car has a verified mileage of 167,000 km. Everything in the car works flawlessly. However, the timing chain issue bothers me.

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BMW “limping” phenomenon – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver question – limping BMW

For some time now, I have noticed that the body of my car sways strangely gently (more strongly in the corners). When driving, it feels like driving on a bent wheel or like something is stuck to the tire.

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