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Morning Luke Welcome to the Forum Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then search the sections for what you need. It will give you small exploded drawings and part numbers, double click the part numbers and it will show any alternatives and other models it was used on Good Luck Dave

Morning James Welcome to the Forum Check the FuseCheck.com website you should find graphics and descriptions to answer your question Dave

Evening guys, so today I had a coolant low light pop up. Went to Halfords put 4 litres in went to drive home light came on again opened bonnet some smoke etc noticed this pipe has perished away but I can’t for the life of me find the name of the part to change it anyone give me an incline it’s right behind the header tank on the 330e f30 that’s in the middle

Afternoon all, Just collected the X3 from the local (and brilliant) independent - the wing mirror switch over and lens transplant completed - all good and I ended up with a bill for an hour's work which am completely satisfied with. Have just bought another wing mirror for the right side so that will be switched also and will have the plastic cowling both sides re-sprayed to match. Superb job again by AP lads in Colchester.

Morning Gary Welcome to the Forum Looks very pretty and it seems your not afraid to raid the piggy bank looking after it ENJOY Tyres you can fit Non-runflat tyres to runflat rims but not the other way round, it will allow a greater choice of tyre. As your car is Xdrive you need to ensure tyres are correct sizes or you will be raiding the piggy bank for transmission repairs. Not sure about the last part of your post are you selling parts or looking to buy another E46 ? Dave

Morning Gerry You can use direct mail through the site Dave

Thought I’d introduce myself. Bought my x6 4 months ago, and had to immediately change the timing chain. also had to change the tyres for Pirelli p zero runflats. I’d read that you couldn’t put normal tyres on, so contacted bmw uk who sent me to main dealer. Checked with them, and apparently you can put normal tyres on , so will swap to Michelin ps4 and get a compressor and the liquid for them. Changed the oil filter gasket last week, and am now saving up to have the rod bearings, suspension, brakes and bushes done. I bought the car with 2 previous owner, 152k with 10 services done, and other than the issues described, it does 29 or so to the gallon. Here’s a pic. I bought this, as had an e46 325ci, that I had spent 7k on parts for, and had it on a driveway that was private land. It was sorned, but dvla fined me £750 and gave me 7 days to tax it, as they said the land was public. Tried desperately to find a home for it, but couldn’t so had to scrap it😢 I still have the parts, and will have to sell them if I can’t find another car cheap.

Hello Dave Thanks again for your responses. You sound like a really great owner and knowledgeable of the technical stuff. Is there anyway I could contact you for a bit of a natter, maybe by phone? Does this website allow direct comms between members? Thanks hopefully Gerry

Superstar as always!

Sorry Stu Just back in and had a rummage the seat adjuster must have been binned last clear out If your seat has memory the part number52108240108 item 4 in the drawing it was used in the E series car plus the Z4 so the Bay should have one Dave

Hi Neil Welcome to the Forum I am not sure you have a Starter Relay on the Mini but I don't own one so could be wrong have you checked all fuses Engine bay and Passenger footwell there is a website Fusecheck.com if you aren't aware that should give all the information you need plus the location in the car Good Luck Dave

Hi Zed Welcome to the Forum Head and Heart never buy with your heart Head says History History History, as for your video not sure what your looking for so difficult to give an opinion sorry. Service history and receipts for any additional work carried out along with general condition interior wear and Tyres, How clean is the oil all things I look at Hope this helps not hinders Dave

I am looking for the fuse controlling the window and mirrors in 520 series 2020

Thanks Dave.

Thanks sir. I just need to know which part to buy…. I won’t steal your seat! Lol

Morning Stu I did have a seat control unit if my old brain is working I will have a dig in the garage when I get back from the shoot today Dave

Morning Paul Oh Oh sounds as though the condensation/water has got into the electrics. It may be possible to dismantle the unit and change the controls, I would check realoem to see if parts are swappable Dave

Thanks for the reply much appreciated 👍😀

…. Solved the Porsche tyre issue…. I took the wheel off and sent the wife! Haha

Right… but the bullet and got a new alternator… now just need to find the time to fit it. @Greydog do you have the parts I need for the drivers seat? Is it on the seat controls or below the chair…. Which I can’t reach as the chair is over them! Haha

Good afternoon all I am looking to sell a 1987 lhd 635csi m6. Can anyone advise what would be a reasonable asking price. The car is in good condition and all original (including the little torch!).I live in central France and it is a very reluctant sale.

Does anyone know where the starter motor relay on a 2005 is located?

Hi, I am on the verge of purchasing a BMW 520d xDrive M Sport (2018). The car is on 121,000 miles. I was wondering if anyone with more knowledge than me can listen to the video on the following link of the engine and see if there are any abnormal sounds showing potential issues? https://streamable.com/j75uf3 I would be really grateful if someone can assist with this as I am a little torn about whether I should go ahead with the purchase. Thanks in advance.

Also now, 'Vertical Aim Control Failure'.

For several months the nearside headlamp unit on my F10 has had condensation and now I'm getting the above warning message from time to time. Could the two be related?