MY BMW 1 SERIES NEEDS A NEW ENGINE! - Full Car Update 😭

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[@BrettBarnesYT]

Part 2 is now live! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZe8q2uVYrN_i5o

[@shaungeorge6579]

Gutter for you mate, moral of the story, keep them stock and take the bmw extended warranty.

[@neil5242]

Exactly

[@andrewdouglas1963]

I think he's just been unlucky. Nearly every car I've owned have been mapped with no map related issues. I even put 170000 miles on a mapped 1.9 vag TDI. No map related problems. Currently have a mapped m140i. So far no issues.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Honestly thank you so much for all your kind words and support guys! I’m trying to look at this in a positive way, you live and you learn! Thank you again❤️

[@Khorshedalam1992]

I just got the power train service message today on my 1 series that’s never been tuned. I’ve barely had it a few months and I thought the car was gona explode. I knew bmw was unreliable and a money pit but damn this is really putting me off getting a M car as my next.

[@Khorshedalam1992]

Update it was an ignition coil cost me only £59

[@FatherJack-b1u]

I know most people haven't had any issues with remaps but when you hear of stories like this you can't help thinking is the remap to blame, I've had it happen to me before, lost compression and kept fouling plugs.

[@danielj3448]

Gutted for you Brett, hope you get something soon. Chin up, things will get better eventually 🤞🏼

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thanks mate! ❤️

[@100DegreeHeadshot]

I fully get how you feel my friend. I had a car crash with mine a month ago and I still feel heart broke. Keep your chin up mate, things will get better x

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thank you for your kind words mate x

[@jaycooper4328]

Celtic tuning known for crap map files, ask around any owners page of performance cars on Facebook.

[@andyherd5606]

Had a Celtic map on my old A3 TDI and blew the turbo 3 times!!! Your description has the classic turbo failure symptoms (white smoke and oil consumption) as I experienced due to a crude map based on upping the boost without any thought of engine safety. Celtic tuning absolute amateurs!!!

[@dm1lls919]

Not worth paying for a new engine might aswell try get it sold. Hope you find a solution! We support any decision you make!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thank you mate! I’ll have a new car soon

[@StringerBellz]

@@BrettBarnesYT feel bad for you mate. Had the same issue with the exact same car,cost me 3500K but the car was never the same.Problem after problem and eventually turbo went kaput. Sold it and just got myself the new 1series. Sell it asap mate

[@BrettBarnesYT]

I will do mate

[@thatf3057]

@@BrettBarnesYT just some ideas if you need help, maybe an f80, 5 series of f30, I hope this helps

[@s11smk87]

It won’t be the tunes fault entirely, probably an issue that was already there before

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah I think that too

[@s11smk87]

@@BrettBarnesYT without the tune, you probaly would have faced this problem maybe in a year or 2 rather than now 🤣 unlucky

[@OlittoTV]

You’d be surprised, I see a lot of cars go bang quite soon after a map

[@IM714Z21]

I think the tune messed up the engine

[@georgegaffinf5398]

Ovsly it did, bmw advice not to tune all 118,s and 116,s. The tune people won’t give a toss.

[@IM714Z21]

@@BrettBarnesYT i think you should just sell the car

[@MatthewA7]

So I’ve had the similar issue with my first carAudi A3 tuned for 2 years serviced always on time and never driven hard and same problem, this was a few years ago, and I don’t agree with tuning at all, not worth the extra strain on the engine..moral of the story if you do a tune no matter how hard or soft the tune is, service the car every 6 months max. I now own a F30 335d and no tune and is perfectly reliable

[@BrettBarnesYT]

The thing is the tune was only on the car just over 3 weeks

[@MatthewA7]

@@BrettBarnesYT sorry mate, I was just saying to others, I would ask BMW to tell you what it is that needs repairing once they fully know what it is and then ask them how much total bill without fix and total bill with the fix and then ring around local garages and see what they would charge to fix the issue, fingers crossed for you mate, a lot of money to spend on a car

[@musicandgta]

Nightmare, hope it gets sorted mate! I've had my 118i into BMW themselves three times now for an engine issue and they keep shrugging their shoulders about it. At first it had a cylinder 3 misfire and they replaced the injectors, and ever since then it's never ran properly. According to them "there's nothing wrong with it" even though it hesitates and loses power randomly. Don't think I'll be getting another BMW!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah it’s so frustrating! Cheers for watching mate

[@shabaazallaboutstayingbles4260]

Yeh maybe the tune has messed up the ECU, thats the bad think bout tune. Put hopefully there will be light in the end of the tunnel pal

[@gusgone4527]

Anyone else who gets stuck in this kind of problem finding loop. Go to the AA or RAC for a full evaluation. It's not cheap but it's an assessment that stands up in court.

[@madgary187]

Feel for you bro! Total ball ache when stuff like this happens. Sadly it might be the universe’s way of telling you that you’ve completed the 1 series and it might be time to move on... just make sure you cut your loses if that’s the case.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah defo time for a new car mate!

[@dishankpatel4516]

Honestly, I feel you bro @Brett Barnes. I have a bmw 1 series 118i 2012 and I just bought it recently like in February, the car seems to be in perfect condition with clear MOT with full wheel check and still looks pretty clean. But the problems start after 2 months, engine temperature too high comes up with drive moderately. Eventually, going to tens of garages found out my head gasket was gone. Nearly a month now my car is in the garage with other issues and still in the repairing stage…

[@dimiterdakov]

I also think it's mostly the tune's fault. Three cylinder engines are very highly strung with tight tolerances. I know that it's not a great idea to tune them in general. Hopefully it gets resolved soon.

[@Stoffels338]

BEST of LUCK sir, I hope you get this sorted soon with lowest possible costs so you can get yourself that m140i... Happy days ahead!!!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thank you mate! ❤️

[@chrismiskin1876]

Celtic Tuning have a very bad reputation, for a company as big as them, their maps are terrible.. My company has fixed many maps from them, message CJ Tuning on Facebook if you're around Surrey.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah I’ve heard the same but only after having it tuned 😫

[@chrismiskin1876]

@@BrettBarnesYT Yeah the tune is definitely the problem, but its down to the tuner, not a bad engine to map.

[@DjNikGnashers]

What people have to remember is : It is ONLY when a car goes wrong, that you hear people shouting as loud as they can about t. BMW's are no more unreliable than any other German car brand, and there are just as many issues with Audi etc too. You do not hear the hundreds of thousands of happy BMW owners, with no problems, because they have no reason to post videos. I am 52 years old, work in the motor trade, and have owned 5 BMW's in my last 6 cars. If they were unreliable I would not own one.

[@poshjosh-tj3mc]

Sorry to hear that. I have a BMW 118i Sport (1.5L) 2016, Bought from BMW in June, noticed there was blueish smoke coming out and I was loosing oil very quickly, booked it in to BMW and for the first time they didn’t know what was happening and the second time they replaced my cat, rocker cover and both o2 sensors and resolved the issue. I do recommend buying bmw warranty when this is all over

[@joelsomerville6102]

Sorry to hear that mate! That's such a shame. I ended up getting the facelift 120d with the newer b47 engine. It's safely remapped to 230bhp and 380 torque which feels great. It also gets 55mpg and a £30 yearly road tax bill

[@storiesforniamh..]

Who did your map mate

[@Griff343]

I found the problem! You're missing 3 whole cylinders!! On a real though that sucks man, hope it all works out

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah I sure am hahah! Next car will Have a B58 😉

[@k.k.518]

So sorry for you mate! And I was thinking of getting mine 1.5 B37 remapped. Scared the sht out now.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah I wouldn’t to be safe mate

[@tillo328]

So sorry to hear of your problem just swapped my e93 M3 in for a low milage m140i after the stealers charged me £1996 to fit a new adaptive headlight and headlight modules. The stealers dont seem to have a clue about anything that is out of the ordinary so good luck with your problem!!!

[@juskillz5229]

Dam it mines gone on my m135i get quoted like 1000 pound for the modules

[@magoomagoon]

Wise man say; if you want car faster, buy faster car.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Watch my new videos mate lol

[@MileyPit]

£1700 for an engine rebuild at a certified BMW garage is pretty good tbf.

[@minimeee04]

I suspect you have a melted piston and rings hence the oil consumption these tuning chips are nasty they over fuel the injectors and will eventually destroy your engine.You live and learn good luck with getting it sorted an expensive lesson.

[@DutchElite98]

I have to say you're very positive still! Currently working (few months now) on my E87 1 series, can't figure out what is causing limp mode. So I know the feeling..

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah it’s not nice is it....! Thanks for watching my video though mate. I Appreciate it ❤️

[@conorscully1020]

Bought my e90 Msport in April, had a 3 month warranty on it and 2 weeks before it expired the chain tensioner went while I was on the motorway and totally destroyed the engine. Had to get it fully rebuilt and it cost 3k as well, but i luckily didn't have to pay a cent. Heartbroken for you mate

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah it’s such a shame! How long did yours take to fix?

[@conorscully1020]

@@BrettBarnesYT was without the car for nearly 7 weeks, the wait was excruciating!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Ohhhhh Jesus 😞

[@666Disgrace]

Hi Brett. I don't usually comment on anything, but since this actually something I specialized on, I'll just give you a few tips, since you probably going for a 140 next. I'm a BMW Master Diagnostic Tech and let me tell you B38 motors are oil eating machines. Going for a tune on an already problematic motor wasn't a good idea, and not only that, it screwed you over in a number of different ways. I might be recalling this wrong, but I believe you didn't had high mileage nor was the car that old. This means, if your services were done by BMW (or BMW-Service approved shops), you'd probably get a new motor for "free" (You'd pay man hours). The tune makes this option a no-go though. If you notice your motor starts working differently, don't assume it's nothing. It's a motor, it doesn't have a will, if it works differently, then something is different. For 3k, I'd get it repaired for sure. If you get a m140, please leave the motor without tunes unless you're ok with the possibility of a big repair bill down the line. I hope you get the car soon and wish you well! PS: Why a 140 and not a 240?

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers Hugo! Yeah I may get a 240i But I’m not 100% sure yet!

[@Niclas0299]

Have the Tune now for 4 Months to 170 hp and 280 NM runs with no problem

[@BrettBarnesYT]

What engine?

[@Niclas0299]

@@BrettBarnesYT Same Engine mate i‘ll keep u updated

[@elv1ooelv435]

Same here, ive had my b38 tuned over 12 months ago and everything is perfect. Gutted for you!

[@rodrigomoralesvila]

@@elv1ooelv435 how is it going nowadays?

[@rodrigomoralesvila]

@@Niclas0299 how is the remap going nowadays?

[@cashdubaii]

If your motortype is N13, it’s the same as my 316i. I’ve been chipping it for 6 months now, and I only had a issue with knock-sensor. You have to take care of your car and bring it to BMW for any maintenance for your car. They always look at other things then other company’s. I recommend BR Performance for tune your engine they are specialized and worldwide. Hopefully you car is getting well & riding.

[@ljdash9144]

Dude.. i saw a 3 cyl on a 2015 bmw and i mean... what can u expect from a petrol turbocharged engine from Peugeot, especially when tuned

[@GeorgeAusters]

Map overfuelling and melted a piston?!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah I think that’s the issue mate!

[@samiphysio617]

If its about 3k it would just change the engine

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Watch my next update video mate 😂

[@anupam1304]

I was considering getting a 1 series... until now 🙁🙁 Jesus 3000 pounds!

[@ZzxOPTICxzZ]

Same bro :/. May be I should stick with my trusty 2.0 litre Mazda L series engine in my Fiesta ST

[@BrettBarnesYT]

They are fine just don’t map this engine

[@ZzxOPTICxzZ]

@@BrettBarnesYT Yeah, the 1 series I was looking at has the inline 4 cylinder engine (N13b16) in the 120i config , so different from the newer 1.5 3 cylinder engines they're whacking in. But jesus it sounded like a nightmare!

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

heartbreaking news. Good that you made a video about it. I hope more people can help out. Wouldn't know what to do either. Good luck mate, bad luck. Hopefully in the end, this was a good learning experience for you and will help you in the long run about what to do and what not to do. I wish you the best.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah it’s taught me a lot mate! Thank you

[@DaleChapmanCornwall]

Can defiantly tell Celtic fucked another car up lol

[@stevesas632]

I feel you man, first time coming across your channel. I myself have recently bought my first ever BMW, 1 series N54 engine, & have heard nothing but reliability issues since owning, so a bit scared now. Crazy how all these specialists (& BMW) can't diagnose this with their scanners, just seems so strange. Do you honestly feel, that if you had left car stock without tune, this wouldn't have happened? Good luck, I've just subscribed to follow your story.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Aww thanks for subscribing mate! Yeah it’s strange why nobody knows how to fix it

[@stevesas632]

@@BrettBarnesYT that's ok, look forward to your successful sorting of your car. I presume even though you still have warranty left on car, is it not valid because the car has been tuned since?

[@fergnorrie3682]

I had the same sort of experience with my 1 series bro, ballache to say the least... It turned out to be the head gasket failing on mine, paid for the repair and then lost it in a flood 2 weeks later!! It gets better mate don’t worry!

[@piruffiters]

Much encouragement Brett, in the end everything is fixed, the worst thing is the waiting time, meanwhile we continue to support your channel despite not being your BMW 1 series! come on boy!!! 🙃

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@Mjmestrom1988]

Bro thanks for this video. I'm getting my 116d 2016 tomorrow. I was going to get it stage 1 tuned, but after this video I'm not going to do that. I feel your pain.. Hope it sorts out soon. Thanks for your vids. I know exactly what mods I want to do because of you.

[@Flavioleandroo]

How many HP u had on that engine? After remap and all of that Great work mate💪🏾💪🏾

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Hey man! Cheers and it was 186.1bhp

[@tackycomrade]

I have the same engine (B38) and can probably assume it’s the tune. I have always told myself never to tune it as it’s a 3 cylinder and is already under enough strain to handle what it has stock (assuming you have a heavy right foot). But I hope it goes all well in the end mate.

[@annah3953]

Have you locked into changing the valve cover?? Mine had a crack it that caused my BMW to shake like that honestly trust me with this. I had the same situation going from garage to garage and then at the end all there was crack in my valve cover.

[@Mjmestrom1988]

Egr valve? Heard it's a common issue

[@Michael-yz4mc]

Be careful I had major issues on mine and BMW could not find the fault after 2 months they ended up changing almost every part, luckily the car was under warranty as the bill came to 7k!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers for watching mate, luckily the car is being sorted as we speak 👌. Update soon

[@alphabangura8291]

I’m looking to get a bmw but I’m scared at the same time because I want to keep it for at least 4 years and I hear so many owners getting problems after like one year minimum

[@alphabangura8291]

What do you guys think I found one for really cheap. 6 months warranty but just above 90,000 miles?

[@andrewnicholls5082]

I had similar error with regards to drivetrain on my 2 series (which I just traded in), the issue was due to EGR valve which had supposedly just been replaced under a call back a few weeks earlier. Other than that no other issues over the 3 years I owned it. Loved the car but was time for a change.

[@zeus01504]

Specialist garages are fantastic, loads of guys in the Bimmer community swear by them, until you realise that they aren't actually specialist or don't have the tooling for modern cars.

[@vx4716]

Feel so bad for you mate because its such a lovely car ! to be honest ive never been keen or liked the idea on mapping as you increase the risk of stuff like this, warranty and it spoils the extra power of your next car upgrade , i feel the same way on overclocking with computers. 3 cylinder engines are all ready trembly as they are without asking them to do overtime with a map. Not to worry the Professionals will fix it! and it will be like new again !

[@SassyOnline]

Just sounds like a misfire to me mate. It's likely the tune would've had an impact on the lifetime of plugs or coils (which is why you're meant to upgrade them with stage 1, I've had issues with my coils on a stock 1 series and it never turned out to be just the plugs). You shouldn't have been driving it like that at all and the garage shouldn't have let you leave the garage with it like that, that's what did the damage, bad garages. The tune wasn't the issue. Get yourself an honest garage and you'll never have issues.

[@lukemckeever6124]

Chin up fella! I’ve been in the same position twice in my life and trust me It will get better 👍🏻 ironically they where both BMWs aswell and that’s been enough to put me off for life. Just keep positive and I wish you the best of luck 🤞

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers Luke! Such a nice comment. Thank you mate ❤️

[@tjxkeith]

I will go for a cracked cylinder head between 1&2,as the picture of the head shows different colour than 2 or 3 also 1 and 2 have been mentioned. Would not think it’s head gasket as normally if it’s gone it’s visible. From Audi experience when it’s goes into limp home mode turn ignition off and back on whilst engine still on an moving took it out of limp home mode.

[@rh9583]

Mate no way. Just sell it once it’s fixed and get a Z4 E85. Way cheaper so you’ll make your money back and it’s faster. My 08 plate runs like an absolute dream

[@nickvage8777]

Really feel for you, sounds horrendous, been watching quite a few of your vids and love what you’ve done to your 1 series. Was surprised to learn from this video that you’re so close to me, I’m in West Cornwall and have a 116d as a daily but a Lotus Elise for summer fun. Really hope you’re able to get this sorted and you can get into a M140i. I have a mate who had one and it was absolutely incredible. All the best Brett and good luck getting it sorted 👍

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Aww thank you nick! Yeah super excited for a 140i 😍. That’s cool that you live close tooo 🤩

[@joris9662]

My aunt had a 1 series too and the engine died aswell because the bmw service didn’t change the oil at the service

[@riczamora]

I got the same problem with my car man, I truly don't know what was the solution I took it to the BMW specialist in my city and they didn't see the issue, is like if some ghost was playing with something in the engine. They said they just did a "reset" of the computer (I'm ok with that since I don't have any special "tuned" configuration). After that day my car haven't had that issue again, I have a 120i though. Hope your car get's fixed soon!

[@24YT07]

Hi mate, sorry about the news. I had this problem with my 1series and the problem was NON genuine spark plugs. After they were replaced with genuine. The car was fixed.

[@darrenc12pdg123]

Ive an e92 the same as your dad - 320d 184bhp ; had a map on a day and the torque converter started to rumble in 3rd when pushing peak torque - rang them up the next day said take that off. Sometimes it's not worth it!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah 100%

[@thefreshestprince89]

Ask them to put in a B48! In all seriousness, sorry to hear it mate.

[@lurkingnando1702]

I had the same problem with the shaking. Took it to a BMW specialist and they said that one of the fuel injectors had gone, I replaced the one and it was fine but BMW themselves advise replacing all 4 due to batch unit or something like that Anyways, I paid roughly £1300 for all the repairs and new parts and my car is fine now I got a BMW E82 Hope you managed to sort it

[@hassan150]

Last time i had a problem like this was to do with the wiring to the ignition coil. Its always do with the ignition coil and the wiring but i dont know ur case could be different. But once you have issues like this its good to just give it to we buy any car “as still running”. They dont even test drive and give you a decent amount. Thats what i done and then just bought another car its too much stress and it wont be fixed. Actual dealers are useless they dont knw anything in my experience!

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Okay! I’ll take that into account thanks mate! I did think about doing that but I wasn’t sure

[@nicostylianou5965]

had the same problem on my 1 series, luckily was just spark plugs and ignition coils. Not to mention i’ve had the clutch and flywheel changed as well in the first year of ownership.

[@PaulMorris-bf5jp]

I think I have the same problem with the drive train my dad's car needs a new engine it's 1 grand I think I should pay it

[@romichagar8255]

Same thing happened to me on a m135i, misfire cylinder 6 low compression. Turned out to be the eccentric shaft bearing in the engine

[@vishalvara2077]

This exact thing happened to my 3 series F30, had zero compression on cylinder 4 and half compression on cylinder 3. It was shaking vigorously and excessively drinking oil. Garage has said the chain was loose and nearly snapped and caused all of this, now my engines getting rebuilt.

[@enshoes7378]

Gutted, 2020 in a nutshell

[@jackmccourt6180]

Im not a mechanic but surely they should have tried replacing the injectors, spark plugs and coil pack before tearing down the engine... I had the same issue on my old car and it was just the coil pack which was replaced on warranty

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Mine was a burnt piston, they did check the injections and they were fine

[@guythompson1103]

I have a 116i I had a remap on that and I have the same problem. The remap completely destroyed the car I’ve had the tune taken off the car but whenever I use sport/sport plus mode or just put some power down I get that drivetrain warning. Trading it in for a 120d safe to say I will never remap a car again best off just buying a car with a lot of power from standard

[@kieranhamilton8685]

Really bad luck there mate. I was about to suggest just buying an engine off ebay and having it swapped as I’d saw b58s are going for sub 2k - didn’t realise n55s are so much more! Hope you get it sorted

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Na mines a b38 ahhaah! Weak one

[@mohammedseedat3199]

White smoke usually means the turbo’s gone, i’d get rid, cut your losses and move on to your next car

[@titus2589]

Guttered for u tho bro hope everything goes well best of luck keep it up with the great content 🙌🏽🔥

[@ThePetersTravelshow]

No point in anyone saying its the Tune,Don’t tune cars ect,Thousands do it everyday with no issue.If it was caused by the Tune then hey ho At the end of the day its only a lump of metal and it will fix Pretty sure we would all love to chip in a few quid to help esp for xmas presents,so get a page set up and lets get your family some presents Atleast mate

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers Peter for your comment! Appreciate it ❤️. Yeah it’s a lump of metal for sure, sucks that it’s all happened this time of the year and also the puncture and badger incident before. I really don’t ask/expect donations at all but I’ve always had my PayPal link in my description if anyone wants to. Don’t expect it at all though. 🥰

[@stndrd3608]

That´s why I rather payed 2000 more and got the version with the perfomance I wanted than going the tuning route. Hope you can get it fixed soon :/ I really liked you´re "cosmetic" mods so far. I dont know about the UK but there are definitely tuners that offer 1-2 years guarantee for the engine, even though limited at about 5000 iirc. So if something happens with tuning in the future you´re on the safer side. At least with a daylie driver

[@lcsiew8875]

my b38 f20 also has the same drivetrain issue and went into limp mode...went to bmw dealer and they said is turbo issue..the car sat there for 5 weeks and i have to chase them for status update everyweek..after getting back the car, the turbo issue is fixed but came new problems...the engine hood cannot be closed at one side and it is also infested with million of black ants

[@j_poulsen1108]

Is that the BMW garage in Falmouth ?! how cool is that ! Only 10 minutes from me !

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah Falmouth mate! My cars down there as we speak 😂

[@jake_g_1565]

Best of luck hope it gets sorted soon, was gonna get my F20 1 series remapped but might hold off for now. Can’t wait for you to get the M140i !

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers mate! Yeah the 140i is going to be lovely! I’ll be doing some mods the same but a lot more and some different! Going to look mental

[@emonali5286]

@Brett, my brother had the same issue. Turned out to be the vanos sensor. We took it to a specialist garage. Charged £110 for the part and £120 for labour. Let me know if your still stuck

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah check my community page! The piston is completely messed up

[@emonali5286]

@@BrettBarnesYT ah thats a shame bro. Hopefully it all works out!

[@chriscollis9315]

Brett did the car overheat at any time almost sounds like you a have a warped cylinder head? Did the car start using a lot of coolant? If that is the case only fix would be replacement head or get the original skimmed. Just my thoughts runs ok on initial start up and gets worse as the engine gets hotter?I wish you all the best it will get sorted.🙂

[@terrytrueman6314]

I use a 2019 118d Msport (I actually teach in it), put your foot down and its fast.....reliable.....looks great and importantly 4 CYLINDERS....3 pots Hmmmmm NO.

[@szw1337]

Feel for you buddy. I’ve got an m135i and aside an issue with the engine fan it’s run ok (still cost me £500 though!). Honestly, at this point, I think selling is probably the way forward. An engine rebuild just really isn’t cost effective to carry on running. But whatever you do, best of luck and hope it gets sorted.

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Thank you mate! When it’s done it’ll be sold ASAP

[@ml9052]

Sorry to hear about the problems Brett, a few things here and there to fix I'd take but a potential new engine for a 5 year old car is crazy, whether the damage was from the tune or not. I hope it gets sorted and doesn't end up breaking the bank. I'd almost be inclined to suggest changing to one of the older 6 cylinder naturally aspirated models such as the 125i coupe, e89 Z4 or even an e90 325/330i. They are the last of their kind and generally a bit easier to fix and learn yourself. The m140i is still great as a straight six but with the turbos I think they just have too much power and torque that really only can be unleashed safely on a track.

[@tghyffhy4389]

This is why you don’t buy used high mileage cars, lease is the way forward you don’t have to pay shit if anything messes up

[@BrettBarnesYT]

This was not high milage at all

[@mancunianace8428]

Feel your pain brother. My engine lights come on, it's going in tomorrow.

[@ReeceJCurtis1212]

As soon as you mentioned Celtic tuning I wasn’t surprised with any of the issues you had

[@creamcheesenation]

you had a bad remap experience?

[@Funkayy]

Ay bro I had this at the start of the year, literally the exact same thing happened to me but I was on the way to work. It was a faulty EGR valve. It was all under warranty so i got it all sorted.

[@Mjmestrom1988]

This is a common issue with this engine ive heard.

[@liamstacey5689]

Was there any sort of guarantee with the tune? Like could you claim that money back of the tune place? Obviously if that definitely was the cause

[@TheTrueAlscorner]

I drove my low mileage 2013 120d off the forecourt back home and got a Drive train issue. Turned out it needs a new Turbo costing £2.5k. The new turbo wouldn't match to the ECU so needed a new ECU which cost another £1.5k

[@Gr34ters]

Surely the garage you bought it from should have fixed it under warranty?

[@AH-jv5zt]

Aren’t mapper meant to be fully insured for this. I’d have the map looked at by bmw and prove Celtic tuning wrong if it is their map that has done this. It may not be their fault and just a bad car component too. You should ask Celtic tuning for all the calibrations on the map they added to your car

[@imranmahboob5524]

Down on compression theres ways to find out if it’s your compression rings on your pistons or loosing compression on your valves sounds like piston rings

[@lw358]

Devastating news on your car Brett, this year has been too cruel. Good luck and hope it's fixed soon.

[@Linoge279]

since you mention it blows out white smoke & consume oil, looks like maybe your ccv system is in need replacing and it cause rough idle when it started to fail.

[@gytispaulauskas56]

Good luck mate, this year hasn’t been the best!

[@PetrolPed]

Ouch mate. Been there in the past and I feel your pain 😢

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Cheers for watching mate! Yeah it’s not been great haha! Just an endless waiting game 😦

[@renemonteiro237]

BMW engines are shit bro… super-estimated, Audi engines are proper engines !

[@henrymoore8793]

£360 for a service? May as well have taken it to BMW... do you not have a warranty from the dealership who sold you it?

[@djdropdabitdropdabit9356]

I really feel you man . I own a 2012 1 series and I’ve seen this error 2 times . The first time I had a faulty Vanos . You should check that out definitely

[@sproc01]

sounds like my 1.2 corsa had it just under 2 years, low compression in cylinder 1 - 3 - 4 , wont start, now im going to buy a 1 series bmw 118I

[@paulwisdom5383]

I hate to say it buuuuuut... ... A standard relative compression test and a leak down tester are pretty much the first things I should have expected anyone competent to do before tearing that engine open. And I don't think I heard you say any of them did that 😕

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Yeah the first garage tested compression first

[@gregcoston344]

Don't worry mate my engine seized on my m135i, had to have a rebuild cost me about 6k...