Question 1

What does an oil pump do?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the oil pump is to circulate oil under pressure from the oil pan into the car’s oil circuit. This oil is needed to lubricate parts like the rotating bearings, sliding pistons and camshaft where constant, fluid movement is essential.Although primarily used for lubrication, pressurised oil also helps to cool parts of the engine where friction can be an issue. Because oil and lubrication are so important to the smooth running of your car, even the slightest dip in oil pressure can have a noticeable effect on the reliability of your car.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 2

How often should an oil pump need replacing?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.Additionally, there are numerous other reasons why an oil pump might fail and need to be replaced. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 3

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 4

What causes an oil pump to break?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous reasons why an oil pump might fail. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad oil pump?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Low oil pressure (this could be indicated by your engine warning light)
Increased engine operating temperature
Tapping or pinging noises coming from the engine

Question 6

How often should you replace your oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should replace your oil pump if it starts showing signs of wear. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 8

What is the average life of an oil pump?

Accepted Answer

In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid driving with a bad oil pump. If oil is not constantly being pumped to the parts of the engine that need lubrication, they will overheat and in extreme cases your whole engine could seize. To avoid serious and expensive damage to your engine you should have the oil pump looked at as soon as you notice an issue.

Question 10

Do oil pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 11

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Your oil pump is not specifically checked as part of an MOT test, however if the car has low oil levels the tester may issue an advisory. For your safety (and your wallet!) it's best to regularly service your vehicle and have the oil pump checked if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

BMW’s reliability and reputation

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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 17

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 18

22/03/2019 – BMW X5 (2018)

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Incorrect tightening torque of left front seat fixing bolts

Question 19

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

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Potential rupture of driver front airbag inflator

Question 20

04/03/2019 – BMW X1 (2018–2019)

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Rear lights may be fixed with incorrect securing units

Question 21

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 22

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

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The idler pulley bolt could become loosened

Question 23

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

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The flange of the propshaft may become detached

Question 24

27/12/2018 – BMW X6 (2014–2015)

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EGR module cooler could leak

Question 25

27/12/2018 – BMW 4 Series (2013–2015)

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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 5 Series	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW Z3	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW X6	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW 8 Series	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW X1	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW 4 Series Cabriolet	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW X4	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW X4	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
BMW 5 Series	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW X6	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW X1	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW Z4	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW 7 Series	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW 3 Series	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW 5 Series	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW Z3	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
BMW X6	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
BMW 8 Series	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
BMW X1	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255

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