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  1. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    looking at two 118s M sport, I know peoples opinions on them are varied but I do really like them and I cannot afford to get a better model and have my mind set on one. There’s two that I can’t decide between. Ones a bit more expensive (£7,300 which I plan to get down to about 7,000) and one for...
  2. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    Hi all i relatively new to this and just wanted to ask my first question before I buy my first BMW :) I’ve been looking at two, I can’t link below as it’s my first post, a 116i and 118i. (and no I can’t afford to get another few grand to get a 120) The black 118i has recently had a new timing...
  3. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    Hi Folks, I am considering buying a F20 116i or 118i in the near future, mainly the earlier models, 2012-2015 What should I be looking out for? Ive heard of coolant issues and leaks from Valve cover gasket, Oil Filter housing gaskets, Vanos Solenoids and the Water pump leaking. Timing chain is...
  4. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    brought a 2018 bmw 118i LCI with the B38 engine . have found it to be very hard to buy after market parts such as downpipes and intakes with custom made sport cat downpipes being cheaper than premade bolt ons was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a custom induction kit as i have just...
  5. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    Hi I purchased a 2019 2nd gen 118i a few months back, and for the life of me cant figure out when and why the speedo and rev counter needles turn red. For clarification, i like this, and wanted it more. At first i this was for night driving, but sometimes it doesn't happen even though the...
  6. Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)
    Hi all, I took delivery of a 118i (F40) last week, and I was wondering if there are any tricks to cleaning the grill door, since this opens up im not sure it will be included when I use a carwash street. Any tips on cleaning it? Main problem currently is bugs. Thanks in advance.
  7. Introduce Yourself
    Firstly I would like to say Hi to the bmw family, hope you all are doing well. I am just confused about a few things. Let me make it clear it is going to be my 3rd car, I have been driving for the past 6 years and I have owned the Vauxhall Astra H 1.6 petrol and my second car was a Ford...
  8. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    hi so I want to bleed my coolant and just found out my car has both of them. so like does mine has an electric water pump or not? im so confused since the procedure is different for mechanical and electrical
  9. Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)
    Hi, I own a F40 118i M sport and have owned it from new. I currently have 14,500 miles on the car and get the engine oil changed every 7,000-8,000 miles (not what the CBS recommends but I want to keep the car, hence the early maintenance). My second oil change is booked in a few days time with...
  10. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    so a couple weeks ago I got an overheat warning and found out my expansion tank was basically empty. topped it up slightly above max and it stayed like that for a week and then I noticed it dropped to slightly below the max arrow (which is basically around half of the expansion tank). I went...
  11. Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)
    Hi everyone, I recently noticed that the B38 1.5 engine on my 118i has a strange noise when it's cold. It is an irregular ticking.. it almost seems the sound of a typewriter. The noise does seem to appear after the cold start phase has finished and goes away when the engine is hot. Car has...
  12. Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)
    Hi, I am having quiet noticable engine shake which can be felt in the cabin. It does not really matter if it's cold start or not. Air temp. is high. Had already visited dealer and had engine cushion replaced as it was deemed faulty, but not much of improvement. Was told it's quiet typical for...
  13. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hello, I’m looking at a 1 series 120i 2012 and know they have many issues.however does anyone know if fixing these cars have gotten any cheaper with them being older now or easier. many thanks
  14. 2nd Gen. 1&2 Series (2011-2021 | F20,F21,F22,F23)
    Hey guys, I was installing a Pipercross filter yesterday and was wondering where the fresh air intake is located. After following the intake, I found that it gets its air at the front left, next to the radiator. However, it seems like that my air intake is blocked off by a plastic cover, does...
  15. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hi chaps, I have a 116i but i assume that this would be similar to 118 and 120is. I posted a few months back about my car overheating. Yesterday I blew a coolant hose causing coolant to go everyhwere in a cloud of steam.I was EXTREMELY lucky as there was a garage 400m down the road and i took it...
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