Buying guide: Z3 2.8 We examine the appeal of the Z3 2.8, and discover that now could be the perfect time to give this muchmaligned two-seater some serious consideration.

The Fourth Dimension
If you want an E46 M3 Saloon, you have to build your own, which is exactly what the owner of this car did, and it’s a 530hp turbocharged masterpiece.

South African Neue Klasse
We trace the fascinating history of the South African 2004.

Buying Guide: E38 740i
The magnificent third-gen 7 Series offers luxury on a budget – here’s what to look for when shopping for one..

Magnitude 10
Subtle on the outside, with just a selection of styling additions, this E60 M5 hides a supercharged secret, and it’s a 680hp force of nature.

Seventh Heaven
The E38 7 Series is still an incredibly elegant luxury car, and this stunning 740i has been transformed into something really rather special.

Thad Max
Not one for purists or shy retiring types, this E46 325Ci has been transformed into a wild, Mad Maxinspired machine.

Dirty Torque
It might look unassuming on the outside, but this E30 packs a 420hp twinturbo diesel punch, and it’s one wild ride.

Sugar and Spice
Finished in dazzling Jägermeister livery, this fullon E28 racer packs S38 power, and it’s a hardcore machine to die for.

Bold Over
With its retina-searing pink wrap, this stunning F80 M3 makes a big impression, but with 700hp on tap, it’s far more than just about the looks..

Comment: Bob Harper
Our resident marque expert talks all things BMW.

Comment: Stephen Jelley
Our BMW British Touring Car driver talks everything racing.

Comment: Stephen Jelley
Our BMW British Touring Car driver talks everything racing.

Oletha Z4
Smit Vehicle Engineering's unique Oletha project fuses what a Z8 coupé could have been with 507 Roadster cues – we drive this captivating creation.

First Drives: G42 BMW 220d Coupé
Even with diesel power, which is seemingly in the twilight of its life, the BMW 2 Series Coupé is a brilliant addition to the line-up..

Z4 Roadster
BMW's E85 Z4 Roadster has aged rather gracefully. There's still enough good weather remaining to make investing in an early 3.0i very much worthwhile.

50-Years of M – Part Six
We're approach the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine, in the final part of our celebrations for 50-Years of M, we predict how future M cars might look.

E90 335i Touring
Touring isn’t the most obvious model to modify into a track car, but with some serious hardware, an eight-minute Nürburgring lap time and a top speed of 180mph, the results for this one speak for themselves.

E34 535i Racer
BMW South Africa has a rich history of building cars unique to its market, we track down and drive a factory commissioned E34 5 Series racer that has a history like no other.

50-years of M – 2010s
The second decade of the 21st century saw extensive changes to the way BMW M would go about its business but it didn’t dampen its appetite for producing the ultimate driving machine..

Top Gear E31 8 Series
This 850Ci is a former star of TV's Top Gear,once raced by Richard Hammond, since rescued and reborn following an eight-year lay-up thanks to a dedicated crew member.

First Drive: XM
The XM could be the most controversial BMW in the M division’s history. We get behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype.

Comment: Bob Harper
Our resident marque expert talks all things BMW.

Trouble-Shooter
Technical tips and fixes for common BMW problems.

E3 2500
When Chris Goddard bought this 2500 it was in a sorry state but after a lengthy restoration it is back on the road and better than ever.

E12 530 MLE Rare South Africa-only BMW restored to its former glory...

Workshop Wisdom
Andrew Everett gets his hands dirty with a range of BMW technical issues.

E30 325i Sport
With just 6800-miles on its clock, could this immaculate collector-quality 1991 E30 325i Sport be the finest surviving example on UK roads?

M4 CS
Want the high-speed grand-touring abilities of a Ferrari 599 but the impeccable comfort of a 4 Series? Richard Higgins has found the solution...

Comment: Bob Harper Our resident marque expert talks all things BMW, BMW Car Classifieds Find a bargain in our free classifieds for BMW cars, parts and more...

Buying: E36/8 Z3 M Coupé Even the youngest Z3 M Coupés are
now 17-years old, in both early S50- and later S54-engined guise these unique modern classics offer everything a BMW enthusiast could desire. Here’s what buyers need to know...

Workshop Wisdom
Andrew Everett gets his hands dirty
with a range of BMW technical issues, AC Schnitzer ACL2S
To celebrate its 30th anniversary
AC Schnitzer pledged to build 30
special cars based on the F22 or F23
M240i. We drive not only the first ever
ACL2S – the Essen Motor Show
car itself – but also the only one in
the UK...

Trouble-Shooter Technical tips and fixes for common BMW problems, Comment: John Glynn Word from our two- and four-wheel BMW tyre kicker, E60 M5 The E60-generation M5 represents an incredible amount of car for the money these days. But is now the time to strike while they’re still affordable and abundant, or are these actually highly-strung
troublemakers to be wary of?...

Comment: Bob Harper Our resident marque expert talks
all things BMW, Workshop Wisdom Andrew Everett gets his hands dirty with a range of BMW technical issues, BMW Car Classifieds Find a bargain in our free classifieds for BMW cars, parts and more...

Motorsport Month Catch up on the BMW
motorsport news, First Drives Our verdict on the latest new BMWs, BMW Car Classifieds Find a bargain in our free classifieds for BMW cars, parts and more...

My dream garage Life-long BMW enthusiast and
2002 registrar for the BMW Car Club, Richard Stern, picks the three cars he’d put in his
fantasy collection, Top 10 car care mistakes
Chris Graham details some of the most common causes of car paintwork problems, and how owners can help avoid them...

Buying guide: F13 6 Series Chris Graham introduces the third generation 6 Series, and discovers why it’s becoming such an attractive
used car to buy, Auction assistance Buying a used car at auction seems easy and can save you several thousand pounds but, as Chris Graham
discovers, it can be a daunting and costly process for the inexperienced, Market watch
Shy and retiring it certainly ain’t but,
as Guy Baker explains, the F15 X5 M wins almost every game of SUV top trumps. But is it really
worth £45,000+?...

Market watch BMW’s sleek, F13 M6 Coupe delivers epic performance, but you can now pick one up for just over a third of the original price, as Guy Baker reveals

Buying guide: E34 M5 Understated performance has always been the hallmark of the BMW M5 but, perhaps never more so than in the case of the E34 version. Our overview off ers essential buying advice about this desirable classic, My dream garage Andrew Everett reveals the three BMW models that he’d choose
to have in his garage, if money was no object...

Market watch Largely overlooked until recent times, the 1998-2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster now has a warm following, as Guy Baker explains

Market watch Always the bridesmaid and never the bride? Not any longer because, as Guy Baker explains, the E34 M5’s big day has finally arrived

Buying guide: E36 M3 This month we spotlight the E36 M3 coupé; an M car that, despite sparkling performance and bags of potential, continues to languish in the shadow of more popular relations

Market watch The motorsport-derived E30 M3 is now one of the most sought-after classic BMWs, with a price tag to match, as Guy Baker explains

Buying guide: We spotlight the very successful but now relatively rare E34 5 Series, and the smaller-engined models that still have so much to offer the canny buyer who appreciates super-solid engineering and refinement at a bargain price!

Be a better driver Part 5: We explain the correct ways to steer your car, for enhanced safety, efficiency and finesse

Market watch BMW’s roguish X5M predecessors – the E53 X5 4.6iS and 4.8iS – can be appealingly affordable now, but running costs should never be under estimated

Buying guide: E65 7 Series It was a techno-fest in its day, wrapped in a body which few liked. We’re all more used to the shape now, but does this model’s fearsome reputation as a money-pit mean it’s a non-starter?

Market watch The E36 M3 offers great value for money and can make an affordable track-day car, too. But, as we discover, good examples are appreciating quickly now.

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