The “Drive Failure” message on BMW cars indicates a serious malfunction in one or more components of the drive train. The car may go into emergency mode with limited driving speed. This should not be underestimated. Learn more about the causes and repairs.
Read More
Driver’s question – gray smoke in BMW
The car when firing up in the morning smokes gray smoke for about 5 seconds. This is a symptom that does not occur every day. When there is no gray smoke, the engine runs quietly, and when it smokes the engine runs louder, which can be heard especially at the exhaust tip.
Read More
BMW driver question
I have a problem with my BMW. After replacing the timing gear and dual mass wheel, the shifter vibration has appeared and there is a noticeable vibration throughout the car.
Read More
BMW driver question
I have a question. Where are the very large amounts of water in the exhaust system coming from? In my car, it leaks from the muffler after every firing. What is the reason for such a defect?
Read More
BMW driver question
I have a rather strange question. I’ve owned an F30 with an automatic transmission for a year now, and in sport mode when braking at an intersection and then after adding gas there is this slight jerking feeling.
Read More
BMW driver question
How can I prevent the timing chain from failing? Do any symptoms appear in advance? Is it possible to check it? I should add that I bought a BMW and have already replaced the timing gear along with the oil pump.
BMW driver question
I have a small problem with adaptive lights. The car was gently damaged, the lamp was replaced and all the modules were rearranged. Everything seemingly works, only the message “cornering illumination failure” pops up and the halogen does not work. When connected to the computer, several errors pop up. My question is whether it is necessary to code the controllers in some way, or is it rather a result of the impact and the module to be replaced?
Read More
BMW driver question
I own a BMW with an automatic transmission. When I start the car in the morning, I feel jerks when shifting gears (there is cold oil in the transmission). Should I be concerned? The second problem is the vibration of the brake pedal during a long drive (about 1000 km) and at speeds of about 80-100 km/h. Is this phenomenon normal or not?
BMW driver question
In June 2016 I bought a BMW F30 320i with a mileage of 55 thousand km. The car in great technical condition. Yesterday, 27.02.17, I learned at the BMW service center that the timing gear is to be replaced. I should add that the car currently has driven 65 thousand km. I have blown and huffed on it, driven only in the city, that the average speed of 50 km / h. I have never lived it, because I know how expensive BMW parts are. Is it normal for the timing gear at this mileage to be replaced?
Read MoreTechnical Advice
Get expert guidance for your car
Online Services
Take advantage of our unique online products
BM Cars online service is tailored to the needs of BMW drivers. Get an extract from the manufacturer’s Database and check if your car has factory defects.
