Car diagnostics for a 1999 BMW M
Car diagnostics for the 1999 BMW M: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
- Length
- 4.03 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1999 BMW M for car diagnostics
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: m 2dr coupe 3.2l and m5 4dr sedan.
1999 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,062 |
| Dimension | M 2dr Coupe 3.2l | M5 4dr Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.03 m (159 in) | 4.78 m (188 in) |
| Width | 1.74 m (69 in) | 1.80 m (71 in) |
| Height | 1.28 m (50 in) | 1.43 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.46 m (97 in) | 2.83 m (111 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) | 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1999 BMW M
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (17), air bags (8) and power train (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on your 1999 BMW M, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power comes from the 3.2L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A rental while you wait
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Between shop visits
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
When you know your dates
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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