Windscreen Replacement
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Unfortunately my windscreen got cracked just behind the automatic wiper sensor and the crack spread quickly across the screen with no chance of repair.
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Xenon Bulb Replacement
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Another little gremlin appeared last night on the way home where the nearside headlamp took on a distinctly pink hue. It turns out that this usually ends in total bulb failure within a short time so I sourced a new bulb...
Read MoreRear Glass Hatch Switch Replacement
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Yesterday when pulling out of a petrol station my rear glass hatch release activated and the luggage cover retracted. At the time I thought maybe I just hadn't closed it properly but it happened again later in the day. After a bit of research on BMW Land I discovered this was a common problem and either meant a problem with the wiring or more likely, the hatch switch. Since the new switch was reasonably priced, and was the most likely cause, I decided to replace it.
Read MoreAir Charge Line seals replaced (74367 miles)
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Got around to replacing my air charge line seals to cure that annoying oil leak.
Read MoreReplaced steering wheel trim
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The steering wheel trim on my car was a bit worn along the right hand spoke where presumably the previous owner had a habit of resting their thumb and rubbing the spoke. This had left a slightly ugly shiny section where the rest of the spoke was a satin texture. I ordered a new trim from Cotswold BMW...
Read MoreJacking Block Replacement (73015 miles)
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I ordered a new genuine BMW jacking block on ebay and it was fitted today.
Read MoreOil Leak Investigation (72795 miles)
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The MOT history check I did before purchase showed that an oil leak had been identified at the last test. I checked for any obvious leaks when inspecting the car in the day of purchase but couldn't find anything. However, after sitting in my drive for a few days I found some spots on the drive which led me to the cause.
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