BMW and M Power Owners

matt100 · 1 May 2025 at 14:16

MrRockliffe said:
Is it error codes you want to check or code new features? You’ll need to pick the right app

Mostly error but occasional features.. I know there's bimmercode and bimmerlink.. if I was to do it I'd have both as I've used carly for both.

mjt · 1 May 2025 at 14:38

MrRockliffe said:
Maybe less demand so cost of manufacturing is higher.

That was my initial thought but I'm pretty sure they're all made to order but it's across the board.

IC3 · 2 May 2025 at 09:13

Simon said:
Order on a Monday. Prices always drop

Not always, or either not for all parts. But Friday/weekend is usually the worst time to buy.

GravyMonster · 2 May 2025 at 10:12

mattx4 said:
Anyone with a b58 get a fair bit of blue smoke after a long idle?

I was keeping the a/c on while waiting in the car for 30-45 mins. When I pulled away I noticed quite a large puff of white/blue smoke which continued for 5-10 mins then back to normal

Just wondering if that's normal for these engines or if I need to be booking it in for a check

I've never seen any blue smoke from mine *touch wood*, but then I've never let it idle for longer than 45 seconds, let alone 45 minutes.

dtokez · 2 May 2025 at 12:45

Since picking up a 128ti on Monday I've noticed it has a lot of what I can only describe as a tyre noise / rumbling noise. Its quite bad at low speeds, most noticeable at about 25mph. It isn't too noticeable at higher or lower speeds but I think its still there. Its got PS4's fitted, which I think are new. I'm not sure if its tyre noise or could it be something else - any thoughts?

Tee Hee Johnson · 2 May 2025 at 13:27

Are they run flats?

Helios1234 · 3 May 2025 at 02:57

After a long time searching, I bought this M340i. I wanted a well spec'ed one and this one comes with the visibility, tech, comfort and premium packs.

DB_SamX · 3 May 2025 at 10:08

mattx4 said:
Anyone with a b58 get a fair bit of blue smoke after a long idle?

I was keeping the a/c on while waiting in the car for 30-45 mins. When I pulled away I noticed quite a large puff of white/blue smoke which continued for 5-10 mins then back to normal

Just wondering if that's normal for these engines or if I need to be booking it in for a check

Not noticed, but then I never idle that long.

IC3 · 3 May 2025 at 10:31

Helios1234 said:
After a long time searching, I bought this M340i. I wanted a well spec'ed one and this one comes with the visibility, tech, comfort and premium packs.

Best colour, is it from BMW AUC?

muon · 3 May 2025 at 10:31

mattx4 said:
Anyone with a b58 get a fair bit of blue smoke after a long idle?

I was keeping the a/c on while waiting in the car for 30-45 mins. When I pulled away I noticed quite a large puff of white/blue smoke which continued for 5-10 mins then back to normal

Just wondering if that's normal for these engines or if I need to be booking it in for a check

The B58 engines do very slowly eat coolant (over 10,000s miles). I don't know if this is exacerbated under long idles.

Helios1234 · 3 May 2025 at 10:49

IC3 said:
Best colour, is it from BMW AUC?

Yeah, they dropped the price by £2000 on the website so gave them a call that morning to place a deposit. It was from Sytner Tamworth.

ajf · 3 May 2025 at 12:13

I might be off to look at a couple of used M 135i XDrive next week. About -2-3 years old
Any thoughts or comments before I go? Eats tyres, engine explode type things

No previous experience of the make or model but on paper seemed a lot of performance for a decent price.

Paracelsus · 3 May 2025 at 12:14

mattx4 said:
Anyone with a b58 get a fair bit of blue smoke after a long idle?

I was keeping the a/c on while waiting in the car for 30-45 mins. When I pulled away I noticed quite a large puff of white/blue smoke which continued for 5-10 mins then back to normal

Just wondering if that's normal for these engines or if I need to be booking it in for a check

Not a BMW but had a similar issue on an older car - puff of white/blue smoke (oil) after idling - and it was the valve stem seals leaking oil. Difference was that was from short periods of idling and didn't last more than a minute or so after driving away.

DJMK4 · 4 May 2025 at 10:22

Anyone know a good place to get black grills from for a 4 series ?

ChrisD. · 4 May 2025 at 10:36

DJMK4 said:
Anyone know a good place to get black grills from for a 4 series ?

Halfords?

IC3 · 4 May 2025 at 18:42

DJMK4 said:
Anyone know a good place to get black grills from for a 4 series ?

Ali, not the one from Bham, either express or baba.

Edit:

DJMK4 · 4 May 2025 at 18:58

ChrisD. said:
Halfords?

Dont people go for official ones ?.

tamzzy · 4 May 2025 at 19:01

DJMK4 said:
Anyone know a good place to get black grills from for a 4 series ?

i bought mine off ebay for £13 iirc

(and the rear diffuser for £40)

mjt · 4 May 2025 at 19:04

IC3 said:
Ali, not the one from Bham, either express or baba.

Edit:

Just watched this. Pretty sure it needs to be run in for the first 1000 km as it's on different oil?

IC3 · 4 May 2025 at 19:19

mjt said:
Just watched this. Pretty sure it needs to be run in for the first 1000 km as it's on different oil?

I would never listen to advice from any of the BMW dealership employees, the amount of rubbish that comes out of their mouth is impressive. I suppose that talk works well with the average Joe.

I doubt he'll keep that for long, even if the car breaks, I bet BMW will fix it even if its ragged, you don't really want bad rep from a influencer with a large following that on top of that has ridiculously rich parents.