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Thanks Dave! mine is a 2002 3.0 petrol. the donor is a 2001 3.0 petrol. You’re a star for looking…. Or is it a slow day? Haha cheers!

Hi Phil Welcome to the Forum I just ran a quick search on realoem and it doesn't recognose that part number what I get for the RH Headlamp (European Models) is 63128354524 which superceeded 63121392036 Have you tried BMW Classic Section to see if they can help? Dave

Hi, looking for a headlight from RHD 850i drivers side. Part number 1392144. Thanks Phil

Hi Stu Good to know that its all back together 😁 I have wiring diagrams in ISTA so what model and year did the replacement parts come from and I will check, yours is 3.0ltr petrol right ? I will put a list together and send it Dave

Morning James First tools Halfords will probably have everything you need the same applies to most Motor Factors. Remember to check prices don't assume that your getting the best price I use EuroCar Parts for most spares if they don't have it in stock generally they can get it in 24hrs A decent Socket set and decent set of Combination spanners (open one end ring at the other) plus Flat and cross head screw drivers would be enough to get you going, get a box of rubber gloves as well saves a load of scrubbing later😁 If you need sockets bigger than those in your set you can buy them singley, same applies to Combination spanners Sump plug a 17mm socket is fine, slacken it off then unscrew with your fingers (remember to buy a magnet on and extending handle so you can fish it out of the old oil in the catch tank) Your engine will hold around 6 or 7 litres 2 4.5/5ltr cans are fine and oil stores well, my thought is transporting the used oil to your local recycling centre for disposal you will have more than will fit into a 5ltr can so you may well need to find a couple of plastic bottles to help out Dave

Hi again @Greydog, when you say “Oil Drian plug 17mm spanner” is that just a socket? Thanks &nbsp

Thanks @Greydog, I really appreciate your advice and all the detail! Where do you get the copper crush washers from? Also, I’ll be purchasing the required tools as don’t have anything suitable (only worked on bicycles previously!) Would you recommend any particular online retailer for tools. I imagine I’ll be purchasing a fair few in the coming months as want to be able to do other servicing jobs including replacing brake discs and pads. With regards to the oil, as you know you can get 5L and 1L bottles, can I get 2 x 5L and then keep the remainder for the next oil change, or does it not keep? Thanks again!

Morning James Welcome to the Forum You will find several Videos online that should help this is one of the simple jobs that with some basic tools is easy to do Tools I use are Oil Filter Cap 36mm Socket (You can buy special filter cap sockets) Oil Drian plug 17mm spanner Large oil Catch tank (mine is 16ltr) magnet Funnel, Ramps Trolley jack and axel stands a few disposable cloths Parts Oil around 7ltrs (I use Mobil 1. 5-30 LL04 which meets BMW specs Oil Filter OEM filters are MANN which I get from my local Auto Factors. I always fit a new Copper Crush washer to the Sump Drain Plug Method I run the engine to warm the oil then drive the front wheels onto the ramps, put the trolley jack under the rear diff and raise the rear until the car is level and put the axel stands under the rear jacking points. Next working above I undo the Filter cap and remove the filter have a cloth handy to catch drips and spills I put the filter into plastic bag (donated by a local supermarket) wipe the filter housing clean add a little oil to the "O" rings on the new filter and put it in and replace the cap. Now under the car there is a drop down flap that covers the Drain Plug take it off then slide the catch tank under the drain plug and remove the plug allow the oil to drain. If you dropped the drain plug into the catch tank that's when you will need the magnet (We have all done it) recover the drain plug remove the old crush washer and replace it then put the drain plug back and tighten it, hand tight is OK it doesn't need to be Gorrilla tight. give the area a wipe so it is clean and you will see any leaks. Now up top put the Funnel into the oil filler and fill with oil after putting in 5 ltr let it settle and check the level and underneath for any signs of leaks, start the engine let it run a short while turn off and let it settle check the level and top up check underneath for any leaks and replace the drop down flap. Chack around the filter housing wipe everything down. The old oil you can now pur into the oil cans that the new oil came in wipe out the catch tank and put all thoily cloths into the bag with the fiter ready for taking to your local tip Job done Hope this helps Dave

Hi, I have recently bought a 2020 520d Touring G31 and I want to do an oil and filter change. I have not this on a car before, I know it’s pretty simple, but just wondered if there were any YouTube sources that you’d recommend please? Also which is the best oil to use? I want to save some money on labour and start to do some jobs myself but want to select the best products. I have had a bit of a look online but not sure if the sources I have found are recommended within the community. Thanks in advance for any pointers 🙂

Hi Dave Thanks for that. I am going to spend a bit more time on it just to get to the bottom of it all. I hve been quoted 420 Euros to remove and ultrasonically clean the dpf, but I am going to hold fire

Thanks @X5smw, I’ll check them out 👍

Morning James. first try quarry motors in Sheffield. They are really helpful.

Hi Stewart I thought the Foxwell would be capable If you have no warnings or faults showing i wouldn't be concerned as you can trigger a DPF Regeneration cycle whenever you wish (only really needed if all you are doing is lots of short journeys) my E70 I trigger around twice a year. No worry about the MOT and DPF as it will be the original, it's just the cars ECU that thinks it is new. Dave

Hi all, I have just purchased my first BMW, a 2020 520d Touring M-Sport. I have spotted a few bits that need replacing: - Door seal at bottom of drivers door - Plastic cover for the vent just behind offside front wheel - Lower part of one of the wing mirror cases - The interior plastic covers on either side of the rear window (on the main body of the car, not the tailgate itself). What sites would you recommend for me to try and find secondhand spares please? Obviously for the wing mirror case I might need to order that from BMW as might not be as easy to get the right colour second hand. Any input greatly welcomed, Thanks James.

Hi Dave, It has the ability to regenerate and tell the ECU that a new Dpf has been fitted. I live in Spain and the diy car scene is non existent because a car has to be totally original to pass the mot to the point that I had to produce the original documents to confirm the electric tow bar was fitted at the factory.

Morning Stewart Even if the Foxwell can't give soot and ash levels it should be able to tell the car it has a new DPF Dave

Morning Tony Welcome to the Forum Fuel Pump Relay is one of the first suspects, then Crank Sensor and Cam Sensors Did the injectors go back in the correct order? I take it you have a Diagnostic scanner? if the injectors were mixed up you will need the numbers from the top of each injector and they will need registering to each position. Hope this helps not hinders Dave

Thanks for that. Not sure if the Foxwell NT 520 has the option to check for soot and ash. I will have a look. Thanks again

Hi Stewart BMW of course deny any software jiggery pokery, however I have read of this before if you have the diagnostics can you read the Soot content and Ash content ? Th eSoot should be burnt off by the Regeneration cycle the Ash is what remains. One lad on another Forum had DPF warnings even though both Soot and Ash content were very low (single figure % ) he simply told his car it had a new DPF through the Diagnostic Software he had (his mileage was Starship stuff) no more issues Dave

My x3 2013 drives smoothly and has no warning lights or error messages. I have just driven from Manchester to southern Spain without any issues. When I plugged in my diagnostic tool it mentioned something about remaining miles. I have read somewhere that this was put into the software by BMW to appear at at set mileage of 120,000. Can anybody shed any light on this ? I have just added some cleaning fluid into the tank. Thanks

I have a non start issue with my 530d e61 where the car was running fine before I removed the injectors to do the rocker gasket and turbo while I was there but now after building it back up it refuses to start just turning over with the odd kick but not enough to start It did have low fuel pressure but iv changed the hpfp and all the feed lines and return lines plus fuel rail from a known working car all pressures are now as they should be and its still the same just refuses to start considering swapping the injectors next as im at a loss with it Iv done the very same job umpteen times on my car's and m8's car's with no problems

Set of 4 used but nearly new condition wheel centres. Part number as in photos. £40 for the set.

Hi. I am picking my 2021 x3 up next week and was wondering if the driver recorder is any good or you you still get a dash cam fitted? Cheers

Hi Dave. Check to see if you can see the silver cable behind the lever in the footwell. If it’s still there, get some mole grips/ pliers on it and pull! if it’s not there, then it’s snapped and you’re destined to removing the kidney grills on the bonnet and manually opening the bonnet by cutting the plastics to locate the latches and remains of the cable… just done an x5 one and it was a right pain!

thanks Dave , good to know this