Used BMW Cars
Model-by-model guides to buying a used BMW — engines, trims, known issues, and what to check before you hand over any money.
BMW model guides
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BMW 1 Series
Used BMW 1 Series guide covering petrol and diesel engines, N47 timing chain checks, trims from SE to M Sport, running c
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BMW 2 Series
Buying a used BMW 2 Series? Compare 218i, 220d and M240i engines, SE to M Sport trims, plus the timing chain and gearbox
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BMW 3 Series
Everything to know before buying a used BMW 3 Series: 320d and petrol engines compared, timing chain and EGR checks, tri
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BMW 4 Series
Thinking of a used BMW 4 Series? We cover 420d, 430i and 440i engines, coupe and Gran Coupe body styles, plus the common
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BMW 5 Series
Used BMW 5 Series guide covering 520d, 530e hybrid and six-cylinder engines, SE vs M Sport trims, and the known problems
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BMW i3
Used BMW i3 guide - 60Ah to 120Ah battery versions, REx range extender pros and cons, battery health checks and known fa
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BMW i4
Used BMW i4 guide - eDrive35, eDrive40 and M50 compared, battery health and charging checks, Sport and M Sport trims, pl
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BMW i8
Used BMW i8 guide - plug-in hybrid supercar checks, battery and 12v issues, Coupe vs Roadster, servicing needs and what
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BMW iX
Used BMW iX guide - xDrive40, xDrive50 and M60 versions compared, battery health and charging checks, spec advice and re
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BMW ix3
Used BMW iX3 guide - real-world range, battery health and charging checks, Premier Edition and M Sport trims, and runnin
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BMW M2
Used BMW M2 guide - F87 vs Competition vs G87, N55 and S55 engine checks, crank hub advice, spec differences and what a
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BMW M3
Used BMW M3 buying advice across E90, F80 and G80 generations - rod bearings, crank hub and cooling checks, specs to see
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BMW M4
Used BMW M4 buying advice - F82 vs G82 generations, S55 crank hub and cooling checks, Competition specs, plus running co
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BMW M5
Used BMW M5 buying advice - E60 V10, F10 and F90 V8 generations, rod bearing and turbo checks, specs worth having and th
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BMW M6
Used BMW M6 buying advice - F12/F13 V8 and E63 V10 eras, valve stem seal and rod bearing checks, Gran Coupe appeal and t
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BMW X1
Used BMW X1 buying advice covering 18i, 18d and 20d engines, xLine and M Sport trims, plus timing chain and gearbox chec
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BMW X2
Used BMW X2 guide comparing 18i, 20d and M35i engines, Sport and M Sport X trim levels, with the common problems and che
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BMW X3
Used BMW X3 buying advice across F25 and G01 generations - 20d, 30d and 30e engines, xLine and M Sport trims, and known
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BMW X3M
Used BMW X3 M guide - S58 engine checks, Competition spec differences, ride and tyre considerations, plus service histor
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BMW X5
Used BMW X5 buying advice by generation: xDrive30d and M50d diesels, 45e hybrid, air suspension and transfer box checks,
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BMW X7
Used BMW X7 guide - 40i, 40d and M50 engines, seven-seat practicality, air suspension and electronics checks, and runnin
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BMW Z4
Used BMW Z4 guide covering E89 and G29 generations - 20i to M40i engines, folding roof checks, N20 timing chain advice a