I also have warning lights

[mrscalex]

You definitely had errors @Shelly.

And you definitely had an engine error.

And it's highly probable it's the cause of your EML.

The error means the fuel/air mixture is too weak. Typically because there's unmetered air getting in somewhere. I found this list that looks pretty comprehensive to me and saves me using my brain :

• Intake throttle boot
• PCV system and connections
• Secondary air one-way valve
• Intake manifold gaskets
• Fuel Filter clogged
• Fuel Pump failure (pressure to low)
• A faulty MAF
• An incorrect air filter element
• A cracked or leaking vacuum line.

Should you be worried? Maybe not. But on the other hand you never know if it's a stitch in time thing. And whether the car may end up letting you down somewhere. I'd probably deal with it. But not on a priority basis.

 

[t-tony]

Get the codes read again Shelly and let's see what has come back.

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

Thank you for you replies
I'll take the Z back to the garage
And see what it reads now

 

[Shelly]

Sorry @Dalek
For intruding on your thread
Hope you got your Z sorted

 

[Dalek]

Sorry @Dalek
For intruding on your thread
Hope you got your Z sorted

No problem Shelley. It made interesting reading and hope you get yours sorted too.

 

[Merlot]

I have had no problems for a few months and then these same two lights suddenly light up. Does anyone know of a BMW specialist in the Leatherhead area I can go to? The car drives, stops and sings a delightful tune, so no complaints - but I want the perfect drive I'm used to.