Does fitting an aftermarket towbar to either first or second generation X1s require any modifications to the cooling system? Does a new car with the towbar option fitted at the factory have an uprated cooling system? I have asked on the BMW UK Live Chat and they just referred me to my local dealer. ...

X5Sport Thanks for your insight. The first 7 years of running my diesel Yeti I never had any problems. That is until I had the emissions “fix” two years ago. The dpf now regenerates more even though my driving pattern hasn’t changed. I think previously the car did more passive regenerations. I would...

Hi everyone I am cosidering buying a X1. I hope to buy a 18 (or 20) X Line, new or very young. Four wheel drive is not a requirement. I am retired and am of an age when this could easily be my last decent car before I am forced into something small. I have run diesels for the last 20 years (even the...