Steven Paul

Online car auction sites like Bring a Trailer aren’t just limited to selling the finished product. Today, you can find everything from illuminated dealership signs to racing flags and collectible artwork. Of course, you can also find a ton of different parts. From Porsche bucket seats to built engines, scouring an auction site can be a project car DIYer’s dream. If you fall into that category yourself – and particularly if you have a penchant for vintage Alpina and BMW parts, or a project 1966-1971 02 Series of your own – you’ll love a collection of old BMW and Alpina parts that just popped up on Bring a Trailer.

The M2 debuted now approaching ten years ago, around when BMW realized the M3’s beltline and power figures had swelled considerably from the model’s origin. The lighter, nimbler M2 is exactly, then, what it sounds like: a smaller M3/M4. For 2025, the G87 sees significant updates that BMW has even called a true LCI

Discover BMW iDrive X, the cutting-edge user interface redefining the in-car experience. From the Panoramic Vision Display to intuitive steering wheel controls, this system prioritizes ease of use and customization.

The 2025 BMW iX3 Neue Klasse is poised to take on Tesla’s updated Model Y Juniper with bold styling, cutting-edge technology, and impressive range.

Celebrate 25 years of the BMW X5 with the Silver Anniversary Edition! Discover the limited edition’s off-road-inspired features, the story behind its dealer-installed all-terrain tires, and why BMW chose a balanced approach to luxury and capability.

Discover how the BMW X7 stacks up against the Mercedes GLS in the competitive three-row luxury SUV segment.

Discover the 2025 BMW M5, featuring a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.

BMWs – particularly dated M Series cars – have a reputation for demanding maintenance. But, as we all know, not all owners are equipped to handle the fastidious attention some of these awesome machines demand. So – ever wonder what a worse for wear E39 M5 engine looks like after 226,000 kilometers (140,000 miles)? Of course you have! And now, thanks to YouTube channel M539 Restorations, you don’t have to make the financial commitment yourself.

It’s hard to even talk about BMW today without mentioning the grilles. Whether it’s the buck-toothed M3 or instantly recognizable (I’m being generous) XM, the grille is a big point of contention for BMW enthusiasts young and old. Incredibly, the modern incarnation of BMW’s vertically oriented grille began nearly ten years ago, when the G22 4 Series was still in the design stage. And now, we have the origin story.

Love them or hate them, BMW’s GT models occupy a space in history. And no, we aren’t talking about the Euro-only E36 M3 GT. The acronym more recently found itself badged on the back of some awkwardly proportioned models from the 3 Series and 5 Series lineup, among others. While perhaps billed as the best of both sedan and SUV worlds, these now-defunct models have an interesting – albeit short – history that matters to the brand. The addition of these models coincided with another new addition – the Gran Coupe. The result? A crowded lineup that was never sustainable.