Question 1

What does a front fog lamp do?

Accepted Answer

A front fog light is responsible for illuminating the road in front of your vehicle when driving in poor visibility. According to UK and European law a car must have at least one (working) rear fog light, to warn traffic of your presence when they are closing in on you from behind in poor conditions.Some more modern cars are also equipped with front fog lights, either as standard or as an optional extra, which help you to see the road ahead more clearly in thick fog.Both these fog lights are important safety features so should be regularly checked and properly maintained.

Question 2

How often should you replace a fog lamp bulb?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no light bulb will last the lifetime of your vehicle, which means at some point you’ll need to replace your fog light bulbs. There is no set mileage at which this should be done, as it depends on how often you use them and on the type of bulb. Just be sure to check them regularly.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

Legally a car must have at least one (working) rear fog light and more modern cars should also be equipped with front fog lights. Because these lights are important safety features they will be checked during an MOT. If they are found to be broken or faulty your car will most likely fail its MOT.

Question 4

What causes a fog lamp bulb to break?

Accepted Answer

Fog lamp bulbs can break for a variety of reasons. For example, because of a blown fuse, if water has seeped into the light or over time they can simply wear out. The most important thing is that you replace the bulbs as soon as possible as it can be dangerous to drive without them.

Question 5

What are the signs of a bad fog lamp bulb?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
If one or both of your fog lights has stopped working
If your fog lights are dimmer than usual
If you have noticed your fog lights flickering or dipping in and out

Question 6

What happens during a fog lamp bulb replacement?

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During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the fog lights and test to see which ones need replacing
They will then disconnect any power wires attached to the fog lights
Unscrew or unclip the old fog light bulb that needs replacing
Fit the new fog light bulbs, ensuring they’re the correct size and type for your car make and model
They’ll reconnect the power wires and test that the new bulb is working

Question 7

What is the average life of a fog lamp bulb?

Accepted Answer

There is no set lifespan of fog lamp bulbs, as it depends on how often you use them and on the type of bulb. Just be sure to check them regularly to ensure they're fully functional for when you need to use them.

Question 8

Can you drive with a broken fog lamp bulb?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't drive without functioning front fog lamps. Legally a car must have at least one (working) rear fog light, to warn traffic of your presence when they are closing in on you from behind in poor conditions.Some more modern cars are also equipped with front fog lights, either as standard or as an optional extra, which help you to see the road ahead more clearly in thick fog.

Question 9

BMW

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BMW AG is a German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer that was established over 100 years ago in March 1916. They also own Mini and Rolls Royce, after taking over the two British marques in 2000 and 1998 respectively.

Question 10

How popular is BMW in the United Kingdom?

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BMW makes luxury vehicles and is possibly most famous for its sports saloon models. In 2018, BMW had 1.9m vehicles on the roads in the UK, a number that has been steadily increasing each year for the past decade.As one of the ‘big 3’ German marques, along with Audi and Mercedes, BMW carries a strong reputation for making high-quality stylish vehicles, and have captured a large section of the UK market.

Question 11

Luxury family and business models for every driver

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Probably most popular for the 3 Series and 5 Series saloon models, BMW has got every possible angle covered for the more discerning drivers.The full range includes everything from the 1 Series city car to the full-size saloons and sports coupes of the 7 and 8 Series models.To provide everything you’d ever need for family motoring there’s a seven-seat MPV, their range of X model SUVs, and since 2014, the introduction of their plug-in electric i models. Top it all off with their M model high-performance supercars, the Z4 convertible and the i8 Roadster—and you’ve got the full package.

Question 12

BMW: High performance on and off the track

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BMW has a successful history in a range of motorsports.They have been significant performers in touring car racing and rally driving, enjoyed success in Formula One with the BMW Sauber team, and BMW cars have been regular competitors and winners at Le Mans since the race’s early years.

Question 13

BMW’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

BMW ranked 16th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. BMW hasn’t always had the best reputation for reliability but to rank alongside marques such as Honda, Volkswagen and Fiat they’re holding their own alongside plenty of the other big names.

Question 14

Recent BMW recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on BMW models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 15

22/03/2019 – BMW X5 (2018)

Accepted Answer

Incorrect tightening torque of left front seat fixing bolts

Question 16

22/03/2019 – BMW X5, 5 Series (2000–2003)

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Potential rupture of driver front airbag inflator

Question 17

04/03/2019 – BMW X1 (2018–2019)

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Rear lights may be fixed with incorrect securing units

Question 18

01/03/2019 – BMW X5, X6, 7 Series, 6 Series and 5 Series (2009–2011)

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Auxiliary water pump’s electronics could lead to a short circuit

Question 19

01/02/2019 – BMW X5 and X6 (2007–2010)

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The idler pulley bolt could become loosened

Question 20

21/01/2019 – BMW M3, M4 and M4 convertible (2016)

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The flange of the propshaft may become detached

Question 21

27/12/2018 – BMW X6 (2014–2015)

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EGR module cooler could leak

Question 22

27/12/2018 – BMW 4 Series (2013–2015)

Accepted Answer

Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leakAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
BMW X4	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW 3 Series	£33	£26 - £32	£4
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW X2	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW 8 Series	£33	£26 - £32	£4
BMW 4 Series Coupe	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW X1	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW i8	£33	£26 - £32	£4
BMW 7 Series	£37	£27 - £33	£7
BMW 5 Series	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW 4 Series Cabriolet	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW Z3	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW 2 Series Coupe	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW 1 Series	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW Z4	£33	£26 - £32	£4
BMW X4	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW 4 Series Coupe	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW X6	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW 6 Series	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW X4	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo	£144	£107 - £131	£25
BMW 3 Series	£33	£26 - £32	£4
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer	£161	£115 - £140	£33
BMW X2	£161	£115 - £140	£33

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