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Let us know a little about who you are, where you are from, and what you are driving.
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Community Rules

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BMW Technical Support, Maintenance and Ownership

Problems, Technical Issues & Error Codes

ALL posts about problems, technical issues and error codes relating to all models/years go here. Check the stickies for common issues and advice!
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Cleaning & Detailing

Washing, correcting and protecting your car's interior and exterior.
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Coding & Software

Coding, programming, firmware updates, and the tools used to pull it all off.
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Guides & How Tos

DIY resources for your 1 & 2 Series created by the BabyBMW community.
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Insurance & Warranties

Anything to do with insurance or warranties. Whether you’ve been shocked by your renewal quote or you’re wondering if an extended warranty is worth it, this section has you covered.
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BMW Modification & Tuning

General Modification Discussion

Thinking about upgrades for your baby BMW? Here's where to talk about it!
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Engine & Gearbox Tuning

Engine remaps, dyno results, gearbox flashes, tuning chips or boxes, and all other methods of turning up the power.
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In Car Entertainment, Communication & Sat Nav

Aftermarket audio, custom installs, CarPlay/Android upgrades, Bluetooth units, and anything else related to ICE.
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Interior & Exterior Lighting

Angel eyes/halo rings, LED upgrades, HID kits, OEM retrofits, and everything that turns up the brightness.
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Wheels & Tyres

Aftermarket and genuine wheels, tyre choices, track or winter setups, fitment discussion and showing off.
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BMW 1 & 2 Series General Discussion Anything to do with the 1 & 2 Series that doesn't fit into the specific sections above.

1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)

Discussions about the E81 & E87 1 Series hatchback, the E82 coupé and E88 convertible.
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2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)

Discussions about the F20 & F21 1 Series hatchback, The F22 coupé and the F23 convertible.
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Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)

Discussions about the F40 1 Series hatchback, the first 1 Series on the UKL2 architecture.
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Fourth Generation 1 Series (2024-tbd | F70)

Discussions about the F70 1 Series hatchback, the first 1 Series to be built on the new FAAR architecture.
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Second Generation 2 Series (2021-tbd | G42)

Discussions about the G42 2 Series coupe, the first 2 Series on the CLAR architecture.
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2 Series AT, GT & GC (2014-tbd | F44, F45, F46)

Discussions about the 2 Series Active Tourer, Gran Tourer & Gran Coupe.
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BMW 1 & 2 Series M Models General Discussion Anything to do with the 1M and M2 that doesn't fit into the specific sections above.

1 Series M Coupé (2011-2012 | E82)

Discussions about the 1 Series M Coupé
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M2, M2 Competition & M2 CS (2015-2021 | F87)

Discussions about the F87 OG M2, M2 Competition & Limited Edition M2 CS
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M2 (2023-tbd | G87)

Discussions about the G87 M2, due to launch in May 2023
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BMW X1 & X2 General Discussion Anything to do with the X1 & X2 that doesn't fit into the specific sections above.

X1 (E84, F48, U11)

Discussions about all generations of the X1 Crossover SUV, and it's fully-electric counterpart, the iX1 BEV.
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X2 (F39, U10)

Discussions about all generations of the X2 Crossover SUV, and it's fully-electric counterpart, the iX2 BEV.
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BMW General

BMW News & Announcements

News & announcements about/by BMW as a brand, related to baby models or otherwise.
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Buying, Specification & Delivery Advice

Questions about the process of ordering a new or used BMW? Unsure which options to tick or torn between different specs? Post in here.
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Non-Baby BMWs

Discussion, reviews, tech support and anything else about BMW vehicles (inc. Motorrad/Mini/RR) that we don't have a specific forum for.
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Meetings

UK

Meetups, events and get-togethers in all regions of the UK.
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Europe

Meetups, events and get-togethers in Europe.
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Other

Meetups, events and get-togethers outside of the UK and Europe.
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The Cruise Aftermath

Photos and discussion about past meetings. What happened at the meet, probably won't stay at the meet...
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Members Cars & Photo Gallery

Members Cars

A place for members to show off their pride and joy, document their builds and discuss their plans.
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Member Builds Showcase

Too busy for a build thread? Check out our one-page showcases instead!

Monthly Photo Competition

Want to show off your pride and joy? Post your photo here in the monthly photo competition and see if you can win the poll
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BabyBMW Hall of Fame Gallery

Check out the winning entries from our Monthly Photo Competition!
Classifieds

For Sale

A place for members to sell their stuff. Please read the forum rules before posting.
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Wanted

A place for members to source items from the community. Please read the forum rules before posting.
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Vendor Member Section Want to Grow Your Business? Learn more about becoming a Supporting or Premium Vendor

Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members

Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Evolve Automotive

Evolve Automotive are an internationally operating BMW performance company who manufacture and supply the markets best products.
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Cotswold BMW

As one of the UK's leading BMW/Mini Approved Retail Centres and a babybmw sponsor for over 7 years, we offer discounts and advice to forum members for all genuine BMW/Mini parts and accessories, with our parts advisors having over 50 years combined BMW experience. For all price requests (no matter how large or small) and information, please send a PM, or email us directly at partscheltenham@cotswoldgroup.com with your registration or chassis number.
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TRL BMW Offers

Home of our Tame Sales Manager .... and his great deals
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CARiD.com

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Chris Knott Insurance

Chris Knott Insurance specialises in looking after the insurance needs of a number of the UK's leading car owners clubs. More information can be found inside. Remember to quote BBM - 96 when dealing with them.
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Forum Support

Site Help and Suggestions

Need help using this site? Have a suggestion? Post it here!
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Off Topic Discussions

General Chit Chat (Off-Topic)

Talk about anything you want... But keep it clean!
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Non-BMW Vehicles

Discussion, reviews, tech support and anything else about vehicles that aren't built by BMW.
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Spotted...

Run into a car and wondering if it's a members', or just want to share a sighting with the forum? Drop it in here.
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Links to Interesting Sites

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    Having umm'd and aah'd about what 'weekend toy' to buy after donating the F31 to my wife as her Jazz replacement... 😂 I've settled on this lovely 2007 E81 130i LE that's been very well mechanically looked after by it's previous owner over the last 5 years It needs a touch of body work...
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    My car has just popped up saying it’s due a service in 600 miles on the BMW app it says engine oil, does anyone know if it’s a minor or major service required? Or literally just an oil change? This is the first service (Feb 2023, 11,500 miles)
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    Hi guys first post here, Have an f20 2015, 151k km with following fault code P0299 underboost condition Above 3K rpm fault stays away, as soon as power is requested on lower rpms the fault comes back. Now what we are all thinking is small turbo is shot, it did have quite a lot of play...
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    Hi guys, thought I’d come here for help. Had my m135i for 5 years now since new and had no troubles with it, always looked after it, driven it slow when cool and rarely put my foot down in it. driving in it the other day and notice the blowers go cold after a few minutes when the engine is...
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    Having spent the winter looking at wheels options (I hate black wheels and don't think the 893m makes enough of the spokes with the colour and cut) I finally decided just to do a colour change as I like the wheels otherwise. Very happy so far but need to get them on the car to be sure and not a...
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