I work at a BMW breakers’ yard in the UK (MT Auto Parts), and after a while you start seeing the same faults come through on the newer F, G and U cars again and again. We’ve started writing some of it up on our blog (link above): parts theft, which engines tend to last, OEM vs aftermarket wheels, and what to look out for when buying used parts.

I’m curious what other owners have dealt with. What’s the fault that caught you off guard, and how much did it end up costing to sort? Happy to help with any parts or fitment questions in the comments.