Pinpoint Motorwerks blog
BMW advice from the workshop
Practical guides on BMW engines, diagnosis and buying used in Kenya, written by the team that diagnoses and fixes them across Nairobi.
How much does BMW diagnosis cost in Nairobi?
What a proper BMW diagnosis includes, what it costs in Nairobi, and why a full diagnosis is cheaper than guessing with parts.
14 October 2026EnginesBMW N20 timing chain problems: symptoms, checks and what to do
The N20 2.0 turbo is in many 320i, 328i, X1, X3 and 520i cars in Kenya. Here is how to spot timing chain guide wear early.
14 October 2026EnginesBMW M54 overheating: why the cooling system is the engine killer
Why the M54 straight-six in the E46, E39, E60 and E53 X5 overheats, the warning signs, and how to stop it before the head is damaged.
14 October 2026EnginesBMW N47 diesel timing chain: what every 320d and X3 20d owner should know
The N47 2.0 diesel has a rear-mounted timing chain that can stretch. Here are the symptoms, the risks and the right way to fix it.
14 October 2026BuyingBuying a used BMW in Kenya: our pre-purchase inspection checklist
What we check before you pay for a used BMW in Nairobi, from fault history and cold starts to leaks, cooling and the gearbox.
14 October 2026DiagnosisBMW won't start or keeps stalling? What to check first
The common reasons a BMW won't start or stalls, from battery registration to fuel pumps and sensors, and when to call for a proper diagnosis.
14 October 2026Power450 hp from a BMW N55 in Kenya: the realistic route
How to plan a reliable 450 hp N55 build on Kenyan 95-octane fuel: health checks, turbo, fuel, cooling, gearbox and tuning.
14 October 2026EnginesBMW N52 oil leaks: oil filter housing and valve cover gaskets
Why the N52 straight-six leaks oil, why the oil filter housing gasket matters more than it looks, and how we fix it properly.
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