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Hi Paul There is me thinking that the M135 is pretty much top of the range with the 1 series why wasn't it fitted ?? Especially as the car has the rest of the so called "welcome lighting" package just doesn't make any sense to me Is there a small clear lens under the door handle ? Dave

Hi all, discovered I have two oil leaks coming from the front two boxes on the E64. Right a the front of the engine block. Does anyone know if these can be corrected/repaired without taking the heads off or not. Any advice would be appreciated.

Had a reply from BMW after being told they should work. Than I got this Dear Paul Thanks for getting back in touch with BMW ConnectedDrive. I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. The BMW Digital Premium includes personal welcome from the Welcome Light Animation. It offers lighting effects for the front and rear lights. These animations greet you when you approach or unlock your vehicle. The exterior door handle lighting are not part of the standard equipment on your M135 (F70) build, which is why it's not functional. If you would like further confirmation or to discuss retrofit options, we recommend contacting your local BMW Centre. You can find the nearest BMW Centrehere. If you require any further assistance, please get back in touch. Kind regards Muhammad BMW United Kingdom Muhammad Dawood Customer Support Executive BMW Customer Support Summit ONE Summit Avenue, Farnborough Hampshire, GU14 0FB

Morning Will Welcome to the Forum As you have replaced the bulb without success have you checked the fuses ? You should find a Fuse diagram tucked away somewhere but try checking fuse numbers 10, 15, 20. If the fuses are good then you need the help of either an Auto Electrician or someone with a BMW capable diagnostic scanner Dave

Morning Bob Welcome to the Forum It is safe to fit Non Runflat tyres to Runflat Rims, the benefits are a wider choice of tyres and costs been doing it for years with my X5's However, if it's only cost then you may well end up with compromised handling/road holding cheap tyres are cheap for a reason. Potholes are a real problem in the summer months easier to see but in the darker months when they are full of water a real issue and danger. Fitting tyres with a deeper sidewall may be possible but may also give clearance issues so check carefully. An alternative is to fit a smaller rim with a deeper sidewall tyre Good Luck Dave

So Im new to BMWs. I have 16 x3 xdrivei28. The other day it through a parking lamp malfunction. I changed the bulb with the exact same bulbs. Still have to code. Bulbs were working. Then I swapped em with LED ones that were made for it. Still same thing. How do I reset the thing or is there something else with it??? I'm so very confused.

I have just had my 8th tyre fitted, only one for wear the rest due to split side wall caused by potholes. I am considering changing to not run flat tyres, has anyone done this and what was the outcome

Looks like your culprit at 11.5v while charging there isn't enough power to run your clock 🤣 Let alone start your car Dave

Hi everyone and thank you for your replies I am awaiting delivery of a new battery as this one is only showing 11.5 volts and it is charging at 15+ amps so hoprfully that is problem solved

I agree with greydog. Check the battery first. It could be an immobiliser has stopped the starter, it could be a failed starter, it could be a key coding problem… Check the basics first with the battery

Thanks for your reply Dave, interesting that your friend went for covers from the car manufacturer, though they will have been pricey, I'll look into that. And I need to buy car mats so purchasing rubber one's is a good call, the interior is a beige/sand colour fabric with matching carpet so not the easiest to keep clean and she's been kept well by the guy I'm buying from (collecting today)

Morning Mike Welcome to the Forum Never used them personally but I do have a friend who uses them in his Range Rover Sport as the seats are almost white leather, his are from Range Rover fit really well but still look like seat covers they do keep the seats clean though. I suppose it depends whether you want them to be almost permanent and look OEM ? My interior is Black leather dark grey mats with rubber over mats as a hobby is shooting dogs (in the boot) and muddy boots are in and out of the car a lot. The inside still cleans up really well (Leather Guys products) So I guess not much help I am afraid good luck with the hunt Dave

Morning Raymond Welcome to the Forum If your topping up that much first I hope it's not with tap water as quickly you will have no anti Freeze or corrosion protection. If your losing it and can't see anything obvious above, have you taken off the engine covers and checked? Take a look under the car to look for signs (puddles on the floor) Is the car smoking (white Vapour). There will either be a leak at a hose joint, header tank if it is an internal engine issue (white Vapour) obviously not good news. Last feel the carpets inside in case it is an internal heater matrix issue Good Luck Dave

Hi, does anyone have experience with car seat protectors for their 3 series? There are soooo many options/businesses online and many have bad reviews, any thoughts are welcome 👍

I’m having to top my coolant every couple of days since the cold weather and had the heating on looked everywhere from above can’t find it anywhere

Any pics, location, price, condition, history, colour, running, non runner, WTF kind of ad is this

You can check the Voltage at the charge points under the bonnet with a Voltmeter 12.5v is a Good Battery any thing close to 12v would indicate discharged battery below 12v would indicate a dead or dying battery. Hope it is a simple fix Dave

It would be nice if it was running to check voltage and output

Morning Chris Could be a number of issues, I would start with the Battery, is it fully charged and holding it ? A diagnostic will show up stored Fault Codes but if the underlying cause is low Battery Voltage many could be caused by low voltage. Test voltage at the charging point under the bonnet anything below 12.5v is low below 12v I would suspect the battery. Engine running you should see 14 + v that should confirm the Alternator and charging circuit. Dave

Yes Dave I’m told I have to get the premium bit but I emailed back and said got it. guess what …..no reply as of yet.

Hi everyone 2012 F12 640D I unlocked the car to use, engine would not crank and I get a message saying do not switch off engine ignition fault the engine will not crank to start any ideas anyone please I will attempt to read codes in the morning

Hi Arfan If there are no drive train Faults recorded it is very likely just the gearbox being sluggish when cold Dave

Hi Paul So I would guess it is all there, I hope this isn't like VW with the ID3 where you have to pay a subscription to keep things like Heated Seats or Heated Steering wheels working !! Keep us up to speed please Dave

Thank you Dave, I have booked in for a diagnostics in couple of weeks time, will see if there is any thing shown linked to gearbox 👍

BMW have said I need to subscribe to digital premium apparently which I have free until February 🙈🙈