LCI or pre-LCI? What BMW's facelift means when you buy parts
LCI is BMW's name for a mid-life facelift, and it often changes lights, bumpers and some trim. Here are the LCI dates for major...
Guides
Plain guides for BMW owners: chassis codes, facelifts, fitment checks and the interior parts that wear first.
Sticky or peeling door pulls on the BMW E90/E91/E92: what causes it and your repair options
The soft-touch finish on E90-family door pulls turns sticky or peels with age. We explain why it happens, compare the repair options and list...
How to find your BMW chassis code (E90, F30, G20…) in two minutes
Parts are made for chassis codes, not model names. Here is how to find yours from the VIN, the door-pillar label or your registration...
11, 12 or 14 buttons? How to identify your BMW climate panel layout
Climate button kits for the F10, F01 and F06 come in 11-, 12- and 14-button versions, and the model name won't tell you which...
Why BMW F10 and F01 climate control buttons peel, and the 5-minute fix
BMW's own service information, SI B64 01 13, explains why F-series climate buttons peel: ingredients in skin-care products break down the soft-touch coating. Here...