I’ve collected the car from a local mechanic, and had a long chat with him about it. It’s good to meet someone genuinely interested and willing to help. We went for a drive so he could have a better listen, and he, like me, is 99% sure the grumbling noise is the rear right wheel bearing. No one is willing to lay money on it yet though!

I’ll sent an email to BMW to get the parts priced up, and we reckon on a couple of hours labour for the job. I’ll wait for a final figure and then consider how long I’m willing to leave it grumbling!

I’ve been pestered for an up to date photograph of the car – so here’s one!