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  1. Morning Clive Welcome to the Forum Have you been in touch with BMW UK ? Dealers can vary massively in their approach and attitude with an issue like this. I would take some advice on where you stand with the Sale of Goods Act and Consumer Rights amendments. As you have clear Internet evidence that this is a well know issue plus your own video of you draining water from your car, I would write to BMW UK (attaching all links to video) with a copy sent to the MD of your dealership (if you haven't already) I would ask for a time line for BMW/Ocean to resolve the issue to your satisfaction as it is a well documented problem supported by a service bulletin. Good Luck and keep us posted Dave
  2. Like Stu says try moving stuff difficult to say untill you get inside and pull/push and shake stuff could be window glass moving or a simple loose bolt Good Luck Dave
  3. Morning Darren My brother inlaw has used a company in Middlesex on all his BMW 5 touringI used (on his 5th now) he lives in Laughton but says they are the best. BW Autos Repairs. On my Volvo t5's and T6' I used a company called Remap Science who again were excellent. Dave
  4. Morning Mark ZF who make the gearbox in your car recommend service at 60 to 100k kilometres, how many miles has it done ? I would find a local ZF specialist and get an oil/filter change done Dave
  5. Morning Martin Door card is and easy removal but make sure you have some spare plastic trim clips as they are easy to break. But before you do make sure all the door pockets are empty Dave
  6. Morning Stu I ended up replacing the bulb holders on mine about 5 years ago, the originals had corroded and even cleaning didn't fix it. Dave
  7. Morning Dave Changed these on a friends car last year if my old brain is working front are 348x30 rear were 320x20 (His is theE70 3.0sd model) Best thing is 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 relevant section Hope this helps Dave
  8. Morning Allan Welcome to the Forum Is your Warranty with a BMW Dealer or a General Dealer ? Did they replace the EGR or clean it ? I assume that the O2 sensor was part of a DPF issue ? did they force a regen after replacing it ? Sorry more questions than answers at the moment, EGR issues are normally associated with lots of short journeys where the emissions system doesn't reach full operating temperature and clogs up. This can have knock on effects to the DPF which again needs to reach full operating temp to begin it's Regeneration cycle (basically burning off excess soot) The EGR issue is not unique to BMW but just about all modern Diesels Dave
  9. Morning Mark What model is it? Petrol or Diesel? Who ever changed the sensor did they check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail? How many miles has it covered. Are the injectors leaking ? Is the fuel pump OK when was the Filter changed? As said above the original diagnosis showed the pressure sensor wasn't seeing the correct pressure, the question is was it the sensor or something else ? if the symptoms still exist it must be something else Dave
  10. Hi Dave Welcome to the Forum Congratulations Enjoy your new Beemer Dave
  11. Morning Mariano Welcome to the Forum Long gone are the days when a Garage took things apart and repaired them. Your Dealer is probably changing the Turbo Charger and Actuator as a unit which would probably account for the cost. So with a new turbo and actuator and assuming the rest of the engine is in good condition you will end up with a sound car, however with any thing mechanical stuff can go wrong. You could argue you have no confidence but I suspect the Dealer will stick with the repair should it not be successful you would have a better chance Dave
  12. Morning Graeme Welcome to the Forum Wow very pretty and shiny (my X5 looks like a moving mud pile at the moment) Enjoy your Beemer Dave
  13. Morning Xavier Welcome to the Forum Consumer shut down Relay part of the Body Control System IIRC Dave
  14. Morning Mark Welcome to the Forum When you say "computer" said fuel pressure sensor ? Was the computer a BMW capable diagnostic or something else ? Has the pressure been checked? All it has told you is low fuel pressure not that the sensor is faulty ? So why is there no pressure Fuel Pump OK? Filter OK? Fuel Pump fuses OK? Fuel Pump Relay OK? Sorry it seems to raise more questions but often a code will show a symptom not the fix Dave
  15. Morning Alan Welcome to the Forum Take a look at www.realoem.com it is an online BMW Parts List, put the last 7 digits of your Vin number into the Search box it will bring up your model. Then search the relevant section (could be Front Axel or Brakes) It will give you the correct part numbers so if there is a difference you will know. Good Luck Dave
  16. Morning Scott That helps a bit is it LCI or pre LCI just to help with making sure bits fit if you get them 😁 Look at realoem look at and get the part numbers for the M sport trim parts (top tip) get spare mounting clips as well I have always managed to break a few. Then search the normal sites don't ignore BMW specialist dismantlers with luck you may get a complete M sport bumper in your body colour. I believe it is only the M3 trim which is different I would guess that your car being 2005 swirl flaps have been deleted and probably the EGR. Personally I would leave the DPF in place to protect against an eagle eyed MOT technician failing it. Good Luck with the search Dave
  17. Morning Graeme Welcome to the Forum You need a diagnostic scan by someone or a Garage with a BMW capable system. From your comment you have been to a BMW Dealer try the Register of BMW Specialist's there will be one near you or a good recommended Independent. Your problem could be as simple as a sticking adjuster or sensor or a failed sensor, if all sensors and control elements are in good order it could well be something just sticking. Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number into the search box it will bring up your model then check the relevant sections for part numbers if they are needed the small exploded drawings will help with where parts are located. Hope this helps Dave
  18. Morning Scott Welcome to the Forum Little confused here as you say your not into "Modding" your cars, but here you are asking can you fit a different bumper and a noisier exhaust etc etc ?? Still to try and help you first your car BMW 320d but is it E46 or E90 both models were available in 2005 ? Check your log book or I would look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then check the body section to see if the Motorsport Bumpers are available get the part number and then search all the usual sites for a deal. Engine wise providing your engine isn't a "fleet" issue model then a good remap will reach your 210bhp target without any other mods providing the engine is in reasonable condition of course. Exhaust mods are personal taste do want Loud so people hear you coming or efficient so people wonder what the heck it was that just passed them? DPF can end up with an MOT fail so beware and also like your exhaust mod may not deliver what you think. Again my personal advice if you are going for more power also spend money on brakes steering suspension and tyres Enjoy your BMW that is the main thing Dave
  19. Morning Maureen Welcome to the Forum A quick look at www.realoem.com looks as though BMW would ask $1600.00 + for each Cat I would search the Internet as I have seen 300 cell competition Cat's for sale at around £300 each did your price for £695 include fitting ? Often the OEM Cat has to be cut off and the replacement welded in place? Dave
  20. Hi Mark I have seen a 3.0d X3 that had had the near side drive shaft replaced. The shaft hadn't been seated properly and eventually popped out destroying the shaft seal and locking ring.All replaced and a hefty whack on the end of the drive shaft to make sure it seated properly the top up the Diff and all good since The fact you have had Whining did you have any clunks on engaging gear? If your lucky it may be something similar Fingers crossed Dave
  21. Good result why not we are quick enough to scream if things are not to our liking so Name and Praise Dave
  22. Hi Gary Welcome to the Forum Local BMW Dealer they will need either your Vin or existing key to order a new one Dave
  23. Hi paul Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box then look for what you need at least you will have a part number if you are searching for a replacement Dave
  24. Afternoon Ged Welcome to the Forum Yes you will find it in the same place just got pedals in the way yo increase the Faddle level. If you aren't aware take a look at www.realoem.com it's an online BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it calls up your model then check the relevant sections for the correct part numbers for your car. There are small exploded drawings which may help see where stuff fits. Another good site is www.pelicanparts.com they have how to's with pictures but as it is an American site the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Good Luck Dave
  25. Hi Oliver Until you know what is causing the noise it is impossible to say. As an example my X5 started to sound like an old diesel at tick over, turned out to be a failed Vanos solenoid (£20 if I recall) Luckily I do have Diagnostic software so could run a scan. Dave
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