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Pics or you are fibbing! 🤣

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Discussion on any queries relating to DVLA, Road Tax, Car Insurance and all things to do with Registration numbers such as transfers and retention etc. 

Not just tools for working on BMWs but for anything from screwdrivers to angle grinders

Funny stories, jokes etc.

If you spot another 5 Series, post when and where.

Only partial registration numbers please. 

Post here for tips on how to wash your car and make it shiny.

5 Series from 1972 - 1981

5 Series 1981 - 1988

5 Series 1988 - 1996

5 Series 1996 - 2003

5 Series 2003 - 2010

5 Series 2010 - 2017

5 Series 2017 - present 

Discussion relating to Alpina BMWs

Technical Discussions for anything relating to M Models.

As in proper M models, not MSport models and certainly not 520ds with an M5 badge stuck on the boot lid

E81, E82, E87 and E88. F20 and F21. F40

F22 and F23. F44, F45 and F46. G42 and G44.

E21. E30. E36. E46. E90, E91, E92 and E93. F30, F31 and F34. G20 and G21

F32, F33 and F36. G22, G23 and G26.

E24. E63 and E64. F06, F12 and F13.  G32.

E23. E32. E38. E65 and E66. F01 and F02. G11 and G12. G70

E31. G14, G15 and G16

Z1, Z3, Z4 and Z8

X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7

i3, i4, i8

If you have decided that petrol or diesel isn't for you.

Discussion threads relating to audio equipment. Install, upgrades etc

Discussion threads relating to Infotech such as BMWs Connected Drive.

Reverse Camera install and upgrades.

Discussion threads relating to Satnav topics

Coding related discussions 

Diagnostic Discussions