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Insurance & Warranties

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BMW Modification & Tuning

General Modification Discussion

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Engine & Gearbox Tuning

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Interior & Exterior Lighting

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Wheels & Tyres

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BMW 1 & 2 Series General Discussion Anything to do with the 1 & 2 Series that doesn't fit into the specific sections above.

1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)

Discussions about the E81 & E87 1 Series hatchback, the E82 coupé and E88 convertible.
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Third Generation 1 Series (2019-2024 | F40)

Discussions about the F40 1 Series hatchback, the first 1 Series on the UKL2 architecture.
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Fourth Generation 1 Series (2024-tbd | F70)

Discussions about the F70 1 Series hatchback, the first 1 Series to be built on the new FAAR architecture.
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Second Generation 2 Series (2021-tbd | G42)

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1st Gen. 2 Series AT,GT,GC (2014-24 | F44,F45,F46)

Discussions about the first generation of BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F44), Gran Tourer (F45) & Gran Coupe (F46).
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2nd Gen. 2 Series AT & GC (2021–tbd | U06, F74)

Discussions about the second-generation 2 Series Active Tourer (U06), and Gran Coupé (F74).
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BMW 1 & 2 Series M Models General Discussion Anything to do with the 1M and M2 that doesn't fit into the specific sections above.

1 Series M Coupé (2011-2012 | E82)

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M2, M2 Competition & M2 CS (2015-2021 | F87)

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M2 (2023-tbd | G87)

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X1 (E84, F48, U11)

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BMW General

BMW News & Announcements

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Buying, Specification & Delivery Advice

Questions about the process of ordering a new or used BMW? Unsure which options to tick or torn between different specs? Post in here.
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Non-Baby BMWs

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Other

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The Cruise Aftermath

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Members Cars & Photo Gallery

Members Cars

A place for members to show off their pride and joy, document their builds and discuss their plans.
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Member Builds Showcase

Too busy for a build thread? Check out our one-page showcases instead!

Monthly Photo Competition

Want to show off your pride and joy? Post your photo here in the monthly photo competition and see if you can win the poll
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BabyBMW Hall of Fame Gallery

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Cotswold BMW

As one of the UK's leading BMW/Mini Approved Retail Centres and a babybmw sponsor for over 7 years, we offer discounts and advice to forum members for all genuine BMW/Mini parts and accessories, with our parts advisors having over 50 years combined BMW experience. For all price requests (no matter how large or small) and information, please send a PM, or email us directly at partscheltenham@cotswoldgroup.com with your registration or chassis number.
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Chris Knott Insurance

Chris Knott Insurance specialises in looking after the insurance needs of a number of the UK's leading car owners clubs. More information can be found inside. Remember to quote BBM - 96 when dealing with them.
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Non-BMW Vehicles

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Spotted...

Run into a car and wondering if it's a members', or just want to share a sighting with the forum? Drop it in here.
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