Forum software by XenForo Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:31 +0000 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:31 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:57:31 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-forum-member-old-bmw-owner.5746/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-forum-member-old-bmw-owner.5746/ invalid@example.com (E24man) E24man I've owned BMW's since I was 18 starting with a 1973 2002tii in verona red - I bought it in 1986 at the height of the first hot hatch era and I have to say it more than held its own with the XR3i's, the Mk1 GTE's and Mk1 and...

New forum member- OLD BMW owner]]> 24 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:04:30 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/porsche-boxster-987-1-2-7-ownership-thread.5678/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/porsche-boxster-987-1-2-7-ownership-thread.5678/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
As previously mentioned (in my "mid-life crisis" thread), I have been looking for a weekend toy, something that is usable as a daily car but also something that is different, fun and will give me the ability to fettle. The 987 Boxster seemed to fit that bill very nicely indeed, settled after a test drive last week.

Today was collection day, and a day of contrasts. I drove Mrs W's Honda EV to the train station for us...

Porsche Boxster 987.1 2.7 Ownership Thread]]> 101 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:25:34 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ownership-diary-jeep-grand-cherokee-summit-reserve.5732/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ownership-diary-jeep-grand-cherokee-summit-reserve.5732/ invalid@example.com (aldo) aldo
So not been on here for a while, purely because lack of BMW but I do like to pop in every now and again.

I hope everyone is well.

So those that may recall my previous posts, I jumped ship from X5, in to my LR Discovery 5 HSE Lux. Here I completed almost 4 years of ownership. The PCP was nearing end and unfortunately the final payment was a good few grand more than the value. With that in mind I, I considered other options, including the next replacement being another Discovery 5....

Ownership Diary - Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve]]> 10 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:11:59 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/523i-a-c.5774/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/523i-a-c.5774/ invalid@example.com (norseman) norseman
Car : E39 523i auto built June '98 (note pre 09/98 DD42)

Recently had the a/c re-gassed on my 523i & all was going well with nice cold air, until a couple of days ago when the air output turned to warm.
My local garage (who did the RG) has checked the pressure, that the compressor is engaging/disengaging & all the air outlets buttons are functioning correctly. Employing the recirculate facility makes no difference to the output temp.

One theory...

523i A/C]]> 6 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:31:07 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/coolant-level.5761/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/coolant-level.5761/ invalid@example.com (norseman) norseman
A couple of weeks ago I checked the coolant level on my E39 523i (pre 9/98 M52) & found that the level had risen slightly above the max mark. Today the level was even higher in the expansion tank.
Checks are always made following an overnight stand, there's no sign of overheating with the hidden menu displaying 102-105 degrees even in the current heat wave. The car runs faultlessly, has received both radiator & expansion tank within...

coolant level]]> 5 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:43:38 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/f11-v-g31.5772/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/f11-v-g31.5772/ invalid@example.com (duncan-uk) duncan-uk
Have an in of a 520d Xdrive sport touring that i think would be a fairly low cost swap if i sell the F11.

What thoughts on that idea?]]> 5 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:59:26 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/would-a-2018-2020-x1-be-a-good-choice-for-a-first-car.5773/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/would-a-2018-2020-x1-be-a-good-choice-for-a-first-car.5773/ invalid@example.com (raspberry-chess-26) raspberry-chess-26 - Firstly, as a novice driver who will driver 60/40 city/highway (on the highway at the EU speed limit of 80mph) I want a car that is smooth when the traffic light goes green. What that means is when I go from a stop and push the gas I get gentle acceleration and speed is picked up slowly and smoothly. In...

Would a 2018-2020 X1 be a good choice for a first car?]]> 1 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:16:51 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/epic-trip-advice-please.5768/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/epic-trip-advice-please.5768/ invalid@example.com (John57) John57
I don't have a problem with 12 HR stints behind the wheel but wifey does so the trip will need to be made over 3 or 4 days.

Does/has anyone here undertaken this little jaunt? I'd be grateful for advice on...

Epic Trip Advice Please]]> 11 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:31:43 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/what-is-the-smoothest-car-and-engine-for-a-novice-driver.5771/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/what-is-the-smoothest-car-and-engine-for-a-novice-driver.5771/ invalid@example.com (raspberry-chess) raspberry-chess -Under 4.5 meters/15 feet in length as I want to park it in the city centre
- Ideally a crossover
- Petrol as in Europe diesels are restricted and I don't have a charging station nearby
- I will drive it 80% of the time in the city so I want a car that (me being a novice driver) picks up speed smoothly when the traffic light turns...

What is the smoothest car and engine for a novice driver?]]> 2 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:33:38 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/e61-front-wheel-bearing-change.5709/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/e61-front-wheel-bearing-change.5709/ invalid@example.com (reb78) reb78
Of the aftermarket options available i am leaning to Febi or SKF - the SKF is about 35£ more expensive from Parts In Motion but am thinking they...

E61 front wheel bearing change]]> 4 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:56:01 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/another-new-member-from-5forum.5751/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/another-new-member-from-5forum.5751/ invalid@example.com (BarryM) BarryM
I see a few 5forum members have recently signed up...I'm a long time E39 owner, I do as much maintenance as I can manage and find forums an invaluable resource so hopefully I'll be able to add some value here over time. I've owned my B10 for 14 years and recently got back from a 2,500 mile trip to the south of France, it's had a clean since then

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Barry]]> 14 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:02:53 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/hi-all-is-it-worth-keeping-long-term.5767/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/hi-all-is-it-worth-keeping-long-term.5767/ invalid@example.com (Ferdison) Ferdison ! Anyway I thought I’d spend the next 12 months researching the car and any potential future issues that may arise, before committing to keeping it. Hopefully the knowledge here will help with the decision.

Thanks to all that have contributed to factual...

Hi all, Is it worth keeping long term?]]> 16 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:42:27 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/as-seems-to-be-the-trend-forum-5-migrant-alert.5765/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/as-seems-to-be-the-trend-forum-5-migrant-alert.5765/ invalid@example.com (duncan-uk) duncan-uk
As per my other post i decided life wasn't hard enough and bought an Alfa 33 in Portugal.

As an admin i'm sad to see BMW forum 5 die but hope we can reconvene here, make new friends and share knowledge.

So as not to forget I’d like to formally remember some fallen comrades - Donut, Superdave, Urquattro and Bill Upex]]> 4 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:41:32 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/forum-5-new-very-old-member.5770/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/forum-5-new-very-old-member.5770/ invalid@example.com (oldjohnny) oldjohnny I have successfully migrated from our much loved Forum 5 and hope to find the help I have needed, and will continue to need with BMWLAND to keep an old E60 530d on the road. Looking forward to it.]]> 5 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:20 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/and-another-from-forum-5.5766/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/and-another-from-forum-5.5766/ invalid@example.com (Caesar) Caesar This is my F11 535i. View attachment 12757 View attachment 12758]]> 4 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:57:30 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/e60-e39-m47-57-coolant-pipe-o-ring-links-and-sizes.5760/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/e60-e39-m47-57-coolant-pipe-o-ring-links-and-sizes.5760/ invalid@example.com (GoNz0) GoNz0
I've been buying new pipes just to get the sizes to save having to buy a new pipe. This is the list I have so far. These are listed as internal size and cross section

Main stat to bottom rad hose, rad to engine block flange, all 4 are 38x4mm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143922380690?var=443186281420

Block flange to aux water pump 22x3.5 (same size for the aux pump end) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293305917660?var=592170111096

Gear box heat...

E60 (E39) M47/57 coolant pipe O ring links and sizes]]> 1 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:50:15 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/pedigree-has-entered-the-building.5769/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/pedigree-has-entered-the-building.5769/ invalid@example.com (Humour) Humour
I could go on like the rest of the licking our wounds f5 crew, but life's too short, sooo...

"I'm not here to take part, I'm here to take over" - I believe I may be paraphrasing an infamous pikey quote there, but it sounds appropriate for the times, so it stays.

Bring it on!

The toy - more of an ornament regrettably nowadays.


The daily - I just realised I haven't taken any (full car) recent pics,...

Pedigree Has Entered the Building]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:57:50 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-good-clean.5744/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-good-clean.5744/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear
That's 0.0001 bhp added
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This documents all the changes between PRE and LCI.

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