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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Game-R" data-source="post: 632280" data-attributes="member: 27709">I second this advice too. All of the second hand BMWs I have owned have developed a leaking fuel hose. Usually it's the one that attaches between the car body and engine fuel rail, which flexes a lot from the engine movements.This is even more likely if the car hasn't been sent to the official service center for some time. BMW service manuals instruct that the fuel hose clamps to be checked and re-tightened about every 50k km or so (can't remember the details exactly)Turn on your ignition, but don't start the engine. This will run the fuel pump alone and not risk a fire from a running engine.Flex and twist the fuel hoses you can reach in the engine bay. Keep an eye at the ends of the hose around the clamps. You'll easily spot (and smell) when you've found the leak.</blockquote>