BMW Car Magazine

Michelin Pilot Performance Days
We head to Estoril to sample the full range of Michelin’s excellent Pilot tyres.

Behind the Wheel
The X1 has been a roaring success for BMW but until now it’s only been available as an SE. We sample the new M Sport 23d version to see how it stacks up.

Black Magic
We venture over to Kelleners Sport’s HQ in Germany to test out the KS1-S – its 410hp take on the wild 1 Series M Coupé. It’s a rather fine concoction.

Hidden Talents
Of all the cars BMW has seen fit to race, the least talked about is the E12 5 Series. Here we chart its history and get up close and personal with a superb recreation.

From Dusk Till Dawn
The best way to enjoy the mad and bad M3 GTS on the UK’s roads is to go for a blat when everyone’s asleep. We went coast-to-coast in the wildest M car.

Brave New World
The new 1 Series might bear more than a passing resemblance to the old model but under the skin it’s all new and with new engines and a host of options it should be another winner. We sample the 118i and 120d in Germany.

The Happening
Geiselhöring is an unremarkable Bavarian town… but for one day a year it plays host to a huge E30 M3 gathering. We went along to see what all the fuss was about.

Daily Delights
How do you fancy running a classic BMW as a daily driver? We sample an E9 CSL, a 2002tii, an E23 735i and a shark-nosed 635CSi to see whether it’s feasible or not.

What’s In Your Garage?
We meet a Turkish family with a passion for BMWs and an enviable collection of Munich’s finest.

Buying Guide: E30 3 Series Touring
It might not have been BMW’s first Touring but the E30 paved the way for a whole generation of stylish estates. Here’s how to nab a good ‘un.