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What does the term BMW X Line mean?
Answer: The X Line label of BMW indicates that the X model also has 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome finishes, premium interiors, premium instrument panel, and va... read all

Posted on 24-06-2023
What are the problems with the BMW M47 engine?
Answer: The most common issues with BMW's M47 engine are turbocharger malfunctions and failures of the turbo flap. It is therefore important to pay attention ... read all

Posted on 22-06-2023
Where is the battery located on the BMW R 1250 GS?
Answer: The battery of the BMW R 1250 GS is located under the casing on the left side of the motorcycle: by loosening the bolts that fix this casing, it will ... read all

Posted on 21-06-2023
What does it mean when the CarLightBridge warning light comes on in the BMW dashboard?
Answer: If the CarLightBridge light on your BMW turns on, which depicts a car on a lifting bridge, it is clear that your vehicle is alerting you that you are ... read all

Posted on 21-06-2023
What problems does the BMW engine have?
Answer: The BMW 2.0 engine with the N47 code has had several problems with the timing chain, from 116 horsepower up to 184 horsepower. The problem is manifest... read all

Posted on 19-06-2023
What does the key with the lock on the dashboard of the BMW mean?
Answer: If the key with the lock warning light appears on the BMW instrument panel, it means there is a problem with the car's immobilizer and it will not all... read all

Posted on 18-06-2023
Why does the BMW car navigator not turn on?
Answer: Unfortunately, if the inconvenience described above occurs, you can try pressing and holding the volume button for 30 seconds. This will reset the nav... read all

Posted on 13-06-2023
What are the warning lights of BMW?
Answer: On the instrument panel of BMW cars, it is possible to locate the warning lights that indicate the activation of devices or the presence of anomalies:... read all

Posted on 13-06-2023
What does the brake fluid indicator light on BMWs indicate?
Answer: When the brake fluid light appears on the instrument panel of a BMW, it may need to be replaced as it is excessively degraded; it will then be possibl... read all

Posted on 12-06-2023
What does the engine warning light of the BMW R 1250 GS indicate?
Answer: The engine warning light on the BMW R 1250 GS indicates that there is a generic problem with the motorcycle's injection system. It will be possible to... read all

Posted on 1-06-2023
What are the dashboard warning lights of a BMW?
Answer: On the instrument panel of every BMW, there are warning lights that indicate the activation of devices or indicate the presence of anomalies. These in... read all

Posted on 4-05-2023
What problems could the BMW B47 engine have?
Answer: The aforementioned engine, according to online forums frequented by its owners, seems to have problems with the radiator of the coolant breaking down,... read all

Posted on 23-04-2023
Why is the windshield wiper of a BMW car not working?
Answer: The windshield washer of a BMW car may not work for the following reasons: a blown fuse, a burnt-out windshield wiper motor, clogged liquid passage tu... read all

Posted on 21-04-2023
How to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series in case of malfunction?
Answer: If the BMW 3 Series gearbox were to become stuck or if it were impossible to start the engine due to a malfunction, it is possible to unlock the gearb... read all

Posted on 20-04-2023
How to adjust the height of xenon headlights on a BMW?
Answer: To manually adjust the height of the xenon headlight on the BMW, you need to open the hood and there is a hex key on top of the headlight in the cente... read all

Posted on 19-04-2023
When should the BMW C600 Sport be serviced and how much does it cost?
Answer: Regarding the BMW C600 Sport, maintenance services are required every 10,000 km or annually, except for the first one which should be done at 1,000 km... read all

Posted on 17-04-2023
How to reset the service light on a BMW GS 1200 motorcycle?
Answer: To reset the indicator light on your BMW GS 1200 motorcycle, you will need to use your smartphone and download the appropriate app for instrument diag... read all

Posted on 16-04-2023
Why does the BMW automatic transmission warning light stay on?
Answer: When driving a BMW with an automatic transmission, if the P light remains on, it means that the parking brake is engaged. If the light remains on even... read all

Posted on 13-04-2023
Why won't the BMW trunk open?
Answer: If the trunk of the BMW does not open, the possible causes are: a faulty lock, broken opening pistons, a malfunction of the onboard computer or the co... read all

Posted on 5-04-2023
What does the ID code 29 indicate in BMW cars?
Answer: The error code reported here relates to BMW cars and is accompanied by the engine warning light. The causes of this error code may include a blocked f... read all

Posted on 3-04-2023
What problems does the BMW N47 engine have?
Answer: The BMW N47 engine (as well as the N47TU) has had major problems with the timing chain, while the N47S has fewer problems because it has oversized com... read all

Posted on 2-04-2023
Where to find the color code on a BMW car?
Answer: There are several places where the manufacturer can attach the color code tags. Depending on the BMW models, it can be located on the body around the ... read all

Posted on 1-04-2023
What are the most common problems of the BMW B47 engine?
Answer: The B47 diesel engine series arrived in 2014 and was installed on many models of the German company. Unfortunately, this particular engine model has a... read all

Posted on 31-03-2023
Where is the BMW motorcycle paint code located?
Answer: In order to identify the paint code of a BMW motorcycle, lift the saddle and locate the fuse box cover: the three numbers on the cover indicate the pa... read all

Posted on 29-03-2023
How much oil does the transmission of the BMW R1200 GS contain?
Answer: In the event that we need to replace the transmission oil in our BMW R1200 GS, we will have to account for exactly 0.8 litres. In this case it is advi... read all

Posted on 29-03-2023
What causes the thumping noise of BMWs?
Answer: When a rhythmic noise is perceived on a BMW coming from the engine, it is very likely that the cyclonic valve is damaged: to solve the problem definit... read all

Posted on 26-03-2023
How much does labor cost at a BMW dealership?
Answer: The cost of labor in BMW dealerships is around 72 €/hour, in almost all dealerships in Italy. In some cases it is possible that this amount may vary... read all

Posted on 25-03-2023
Why won't the trunk of the BMW open?
Answer: If the trunk of your Bmw does not open, the reasons could be: the lock which is damaged, try to clean and lubricate it. If the problem is not the lock... read all

Posted on 23-03-2023
What does the "error CC id 63" code on a BMW mean?
Answer: If this code appears on a BMW after resetting the TMPS, it means that the system does not recognize the rolling of the tyres. You may have changed the... read all

Posted on 20-03-2023
What to do when the BMW radio does not turn on?
Answer: Car stereos have a safety feature that prevents them from working after the power has been cut. The idea is that the head unit will be rendered unusab... read all

Posted on 19-03-2023
How much does it cost to replace the brake fluid in a BMW car?
Answer: Replacing the brake fluid in a BMW car is very costly. The total amount, in fact, is between 30 and 50 euros both at an independent workshop and at an... read all

Posted on 17-03-2023
What does the warning light mean with a wrench in a BMW?
Answer: If the warning light with a wrench came on in our BMW, it means that the time or distance interval of the service has been exceeded. Consequently we w... read all

Posted on 14-03-2023
How to reset the service warning light on the BMW R 1200 RT?
Answer: In order to reset the service warning light on the BMW R 1200 Rt it is necessary to go to a workshop to have the control unit reset, this is necessary... read all

Posted on 7-03-2023
What does the BMW 320D service light mean?
Answer: If the yellow service light appears on the instrument panel of your BMW 320d, it means that the time has come to carry out the regular car service. Th... read all

Posted on 5-03-2023
How much does BMW labor cost?
Answer: We can establish how much labor costs in general at a car dealership: from 45 to 50 euros per hour. In authorized workshops, on the other hand, it cos... read all

Posted on 27-02-2023
Where is the leather color of a BMW car found?
Answer: The color codes are usually indicated on a metal tag located on the wheel arch or in the driver's door frame. You can also look for them on the colorc... read all

Posted on 24-02-2023
What meaning do the lights on the dashboard of BMW cars have?
Answer: All BMW cars are equipped with warning lights on their dashboard and we describe some of them below: The rear window defroster light, the direction in... read all

Posted on 21-02-2023
What does it mean when the yellow oil light comes on on a BMW?
Answer: In the event that we notice the yellow oil level warning light on our car, the on-board computer is signaling that the oil level is low and that it is... read all

Posted on 20-02-2023
What does the BMW exclamation light mean?
Answer: When the exclamation point warning light in brackets appears on the instrument panel of a BMW, it means that the tire pressure is insufficient: this w... read all

Posted on 17-02-2023
What are the BMW warning lights?
Answer: In BMW there are two different types of warning lights. Warning lights that indicate serious faults, such as brake or airbag faults, are red. Those, h... read all

Posted on 17-02-2023
What does the DDE light on a BMW mean?
Answer: When the DDE warning light turns on on our car, it means that a problem has been found with the engine control unit which must be investigated by taki... read all

Posted on 15-02-2023
How to clear the lights failure warning light on a BMW?
Answer: If the light came on because we changed our halogen bulbs to LED, it is very likely that this is the reason for the light to come on. To avoid this pr... read all

Posted on 5-02-2023
What does the "CC-ID 63" error code mean in BMW vehicles?
Answer: The error code "CC-ID 63" is related to a problem with the tire pressure. This means that the wheels may be punctured or simply flat. A visual inspect... read all

Posted on 29-01-2023
What could be the timing chain problems in a BMW?
Answer: If your BMW makes a metallic flicker that increases as the engine revs increase, then you may have a timing chain problem. You will still be able to c... read all

Posted on 24-01-2023
How many km can a BMW diesel engine last?
Answer: The BMW Diesel engine can have a longevity of 250,000/300,000 kilometers which vary according to use and how the engine is kept, you can easily reach ... read all

Posted on 18-01-2023
Why does the yellow coolant light come on in BMWs?
Answer: The warning light in question has the task of signaling and warning that the coolant is insufficient. A visual check must be carried out and understan... read all

Posted on 9-01-2023
What does the self-levelling suspension light on BMWs mean?
Answer: When the self-levelling suspension light appears on the instrument panel of a BMW, it means that there has been a generic damage to the suspension sys... read all

Posted on 7-01-2023
What does the BMW XDrive abbreviation mean?
Answer: All BMW models distinguished by the abbreviation "XDrive" indicate the presence of four-wheel drive and therefore the presence of an all-wheel drive w... read all

Posted on 4-01-2023
Why is the remote control not recognized in BMWs?
Answer: Failure to recognize the remote control may depend on flat batteries in the latter, a problem with its internal circuit, or a defect in the central lo... read all

Posted on 29-12-2022
How do you reset the tire puncture warning light on BMWs?
Answer: This is a flat and tire flat warning light. For it to go out, it is necessary to restore the correct inflation pressure on all the tyres, so that it r... read all

Posted on 29-12-2022

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