Andy Everett

This time out we show you how to tackle a common issue on the E36 step-by-step – replacement of the ABS sensor.... Words & Photography: Andrew Everett.

The N47 has now been in production for 11 years, and I include the B47 from 2015 in with this unit as, really, it’s much about the same. If, however, you’re in need of a used engine to replace yours, you need to be aware that the N47 D20A and D20C do not interchange.

I was surprised to see that F30s are now down to under £6,000 on AutoTrader. co.uk, and I’ve been told that £4,500 will buy an early one in the auctions, albeit with a few miles on the clock (a 12-plate, solid black 318d with 150,000 miles and basic SE trim on 16in wheels but, even so, a nice enough thing if it all checks out). But is an early F30 a better bet than a late E90? There’s no doubt that in the last three years of the E90 (the LCI version), BMW really improved this model. The early ones, with the spartan interior, that weird-looking grille and some truly ghastly colours (what was that light metallic blue-green-grey called?), are just about in banger territory, now with a few hovering around the £1,000 mark.

BMW M10 Range. Andrew Everett spotlights the influential and long-lived M10 range of four-cylinder petrol engines.

BMW E31 8 Series trouble-shooter. Andrew Everett provides his top 10 tips for those interested in buying, running and repairing the complicated but desirable 8 Series.

10 Unusual Jensen Interceptor facts and tips. Ten things you need to know about... The Jensen Interceptor – an executive grand tourer that’s still attracting fans. The good news is that Interceptors are at long last being appreciated as true classics. The bad news is that they cost a fortune to run and prices for these V8 powered Grand Tourers are accelerating fast. Words Andrew Everett.

Gold! Much like Spandau Ballet, this Zender-tuned W201 190 epitomises one of the key colours of its era.

NSU Ro80 Values of the rotary-engined NSU Ro80 are ripe for rotation, but are you?

BMW E12 5 Series Trouble-shooter. The E12 5 Series was a great success for BMW but, as Andrew Everett reports, buying and living with one nowadays can be an expensive business.