TOTAL BMW

Combining the very best from the BMW scene, Total BMW magazine aims to cover all elements of this Munich marque. From brand new models, modern classics and legendary icons, plus the very best modified examples. Regular features include buying and technical advice, market insight, motorsport news and much more plus BMW related news and developments - Total BMW appeals to all enthusiasts of the Ultimate Driving Machine.

TOTAL BMW

Editor's welcome

GAS GIANT • This retro-fabulous custom four-door is built upon a philosophy that's truly out of this world.

BMW News • Dartmoor National Park Announces New Electric Vehicle Chargers

Products

Bob Harper • Bob wonders whether his best driving days are behind him?

G06 LCI X6 M Competition • The X5 and X6 updates have brought the big SUVs bang up to date, but have they made the high-performance X6 M Competition more or less compelling?

THE ONE • With masses of wide-body presence, a sublime custom interior, and V8 power nestling beneath its sculpted bonnet, this 1 Series build is a true one-off and what a special machine this is…

EVERYTHING NICE dummy • With gorgeous Oxford green bodywork over an enticingly spicy Cinnamon interior and a superb selection of accompanying enhancements, this E46 M3 is sheer modded perfection.

SALOON SHOOT-OUT • Two closely related £30,000 Motorsport saloons – but which four-door BMW is the bigger draw?

THE B's KNEES • Every Alpina is rather special, and here we meet an owner with a passion for the brand and his lovely E36 B3 3.2 and thunderous E65 B7.

ONE-TRACK MIND • While the E39 M5 is an awesome super saloon, transforming one into a full-on track machine is more work than most people would be willing to put in. But, as you can see, the owner of this hardcore build has done just that, and he's created a devastatingly capable track-day monster.

PULLS LIKE A TRAIN • By day, Jamie Morley works on the railways. Fittingly, his S54-propelled E36 has the power of a freight locomotive and is faster than an InterCity 125…

Ultimate Stance 2023 • The unofficial season closer, Ultimate Stance is the perfect way to end the year, and the 2023 event was no exception.

Market Watch • F21 M135i Hatchback Diminutive but big-hearted, the feisty F21 M135i is great value and ripe for tuning.

Our Cars

Andrew Everett's E87 118d ES

Readers' Cars • Lawrence Glynn's 700, E21 323i, E46 M3 and G20 330e