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Morning Carole Check the 2 series posts on here regarding early Gearbox issues also check the Internet. BMW used Aisin Warner boxes in the 2 series and there have been a number of catastrophic fails recorded here ! Beware BMW also in the early/mid 2000's redeveloped the 4 cylinder engines there were a number of well publicised timing chain fails (even made Angela Ripon's program on TV) also a number of Fuel pump fails either problem resulting in Dealers recommending a new engine £££££ Remember like most Dealerships BMW don't repair anything they change complete parts/units If looking at 4 cylinder engines the N20, N26, were affected so service history is vital plus any invoices that show whether the timing chain has be replaced. In the same period BMW introduced changes in their 6 cylinder engines N52, N54, N55, and B58 were affected so also need careful vetting. Any noises rattles, misfires walkaway Dave