BMW's variable valve timing system entered the scene in 1992. VANOS evolved into Double VANOS in 1996 with the S50B32 engine of the E36-gen M3, double VANOS meaning continuously variable adjustment ...

Discover the inner workings of BMW's VANOS system in this in-depth teardown with MR VANOS. We’ll explain how the VANOS unit functions, why it fails, and what you can do to keep your E36 M3 running at ...

As a former BMW owner, I have firsthand experience with their inconsistent reliability. Although I only had one, it was enough for me to be cautious about owning another in the future. At 70,000 miles ...