Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 BMW 2-Series 3.0 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Steering may suddenly feel much heavier than expected, though many affected cars will show no obvious symptoms before recall status is checked.
Drive at low speed and then at normal road speed with small steering inputs.
£0
Burning-oil smell, oily residue at the front of the engine, or spots on the driveway after parking.
Drive until fully warm, then stop and leave the bonnet area heat-soaking for a few minutes.
£650
Burning-oil smell after a drive, oily residue underneath, or small drops on the floor after parking.
Drive until fully warm, then park for a few minutes and crouch by the front-middle underside.
£1,100
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2017 BMW 2-Series 3.0 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually