I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models after March 2011 (when they supposedly changed ...

Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. I can't pay this at the moment, so I am without the ...

I've not had the best 7/8 months with cars. Early this year I had to pay a tonne of money to get my BMW 320cd serviced (120,000 miles), and it had a big list of advisories, including the glow plugs ...

I purchased a 2010 BMW 320D for my wife in January, but just six months later, in July, the timing chain snapped causing catastrophic engine damage, not to mention the dangerous sudden stop on the ...

BMW has settled a civil action in a batch of cases brought over a design fault in a range of their cars. BMW Automotive (Ireland) Ltd had been ordered to hand over evidence by Dublin District Court in ...

BMW has settled a civil action this week in a batch of cases brought over a serious design fault in a range of their cars. BMW Automotive (Ireland) Ltd had been ordered to hand over evidence by Dublin ...

The timing chain is only the beginning. PS - Of course BMW is being an arse about the whole thing. They can afford to, and don't give a shit about the used market. I can't really blame them. Yeah, can ...